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Macron Names Barnier as France's New Prime Minister

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French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new prime minister, following weeks of intense efforts to find a suitable candidate. Barnier, 73, is a career politician and former EU chief Brexit negotiator, who has held various top jobs, including minister and European Union commissioner. He is the oldest prime minister in modern France, succeeding Gabriel Attal, who was 34 when he was appointed just eight months ago. Barnier's appointment comes after two months of political deadlock in France, and he has been tasked with forming a "unifying government in the service of the country". However, his appointment is not without challenges, as he is likely to face a no-confidence motion in parliament. Some articles mention that Barnier is seen as more acceptable to Marine Le Pen's National Rally, while others describe him as a traditional conservative who defended EU positions in contentious negotiations.

  1. BE
    Jean-Claude Juncker
    European Commission
    1. He has an ability to listen which surpasses that of others, and he knows how to talk to others in order to convince them.
  2. BE
    Philippe Lamberts
    Green Party
    1. He understood that, in Europe, you must never crush your negotiating partner, because he could be your ally tomorrow.
    2. Barnier is very [big on] parliamentary democracy, from that point of view, he's very Germanic, or Benelux. That's unusual for a Frenchman.
  3. DE
    Ursula Von Der Leyen
    European Commission
    1. I know that Michel Barnier has the interests of Europe and France at heart, as his long experience shows. I wish him every success in his new mission.
  4. DE
    Olaf Scholz
    Social Democratic Party of Germany
    1. Our two countries are linked in a very special way – two strong partners in the heart of Europe. I look forward to our governments continuing to work together to shape the Franco-German friendship for the benefit of our countries and Europe.
  5. FR
    Marine Tondelier
    Green Party
    1. We know in the end who decides. Her name is Marine Le Pen. She is the one to whom Macron has decided to submit.
  6. FR
    Jean-Luc Mélenchon
    La France Insoumise party
    1. This is now essentially a Macron-Le Pen government.
  7. FR
    Manuel Bompard
    La France Insoumise party
    1. If you finish last, you don't get the gold medal. Emmanuel Macron has decided to name a prime minister whose party got 6% in the most recent elections.
  8. FR
    Michel Barnier
    Les Républicains
    1. I am embarking on this new phase, this new blank page, with a great deal of humility.
    2. There is most definitely something wrong with the British system ... every passing day shows that they have not realised the consequences of what is truly at stake here.
    3. There is a need for respect, appeasement and unity.

2024 French General Elections

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  3. Thousands Protest in France Over Macron's Choice of Prime Minister

sources

  1. 1.France 24
  2. 2.The Times of India
  3. 3.BBC
  4. 4.ABC News (Australia)
  5. 5.Al Jazeera
  6. 6.CNA News
  7. 7.CNN
  8. 8.The Times
  9. 9.CTV News
  10. 10.The Washington Post
  11. 11.Le Monde
  12. 12.The Guardian

perspectives

  1. 1.Election
  2. 2.French Foreign Policy
  3. 3.Immigration to Europe
  4. 4.France under Emmanuel Macron
  5. 5.Rise of Far-Right in Europe
  6. 6.French Politics
  7. 7.French Economy
  8. 8.BREXIT
  9. 9.National Debt

countries

  1. 1.BelgiumBE
  2. 2.GermanyDE
  3. 3.FranceFR
  4. 4.United KingdomGB
  5. 5.LuxembourgLU
  6. 6.SerbiaRS

organizations

  1. 1.National RallyFR
  2. 2.European Union
  3. 3.Republican Party
  4. 4.European Commission
  5. 5.La France Insoumise party
  6. 6.Nouveau Front Populaire
  7. 7.Socialist PartyFR
  8. 8.Hôtel Matignon
  9. 9.Elysée PalaceFR
  10. 10.EU Parliament
  11. 11.Green Party
  12. 12.Eurasia GroupUS

persons

  1. 1.Michel BarnierFR
  2. 2.Marine Le PenFR
  3. 3.Emmanuel MacronFR
  4. 4.Gabriel AttalFR
  5. 5.Jean-Luc MélenchonFR
  6. 6.Ursula Von Der LeyenDE
  7. 7.Jordan BardellaFR
  8. 8.Bernard Cazeneuve
  9. 9.Jean-Claude JunckerBE
  10. 10.Lucie CastetsFR
  11. 11.Sebastien ChenuFR
  12. 12.Valérie Pécresse

technicals

  1. 1.Alps
  2. 2.Brexit
  3. 3.Fifth Republic
  4. 4.Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  5. 5.English Channel
  6. 6.Gaullist
  7. 7.Jurassic Park
  8. 8.My Secret Brexit Diary: A Glorious Illusion
  9. 9.Olympic Games
  10. 10.Paralympic Games
  11. 11.Winter Games