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Macron Names Barnier as France's New Prime Minister
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.
We wish him all the best in his new role. The UK enjoys a strong relationship with France … We are committed to working collaboratively on shared priorities, from tackling illegal migration to supporting Ukraine.
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.
He has an ability to listen which surpasses that of others, and he knows how to talk to others in order to convince them.
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.
Barnier is a man respectful of other political forces.
It's important because compromises will have to be reached, considering the state of France's budget.
As we told the president, we demand that the new prime minister respects the 11 million French people who voted National Rally.
We'll pay close attention to his policies and we'll be watchful that the aspirations of our voters, who represent a third of French people, are heard and respected.
He's a man who has never gone too far when he's spoken about National Rally; he's never cast us out - he's a man for discussion.
They are taking out of mothballs those who have governed France for 40 years.
But since we know that the next prime minister won't be in line with our political views, we have to take stock.
The French know you. They know that you are a great local elected official.
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sources
- 1.France 24
- 2.The Times of India
- 3.BBC
- 4.Le Monde
- 5.The Times
- 6.The Guardian
- 7.ABC News (Australia)
- 8.Al Jazeera
- 9.CNA News
- 10.CNN
- 11.CTV News
- 12.The Washington Post
perspectives
- 1.Election
- 2.French Foreign Policy
- 3.Immigration to Europe
- 4.France under Emmanuel Macron
- 5.Rise of Far-Right in Europe
- 6.French Politics
- 7.French Economy
- 8.BREXIT
- 9.National Debt
countries
organizations
- 1.National Rally
- 2.European Union
- 3.Republican Party
- 4.European Commission
- 5.La France Insoumise party
- 6.Nouveau Front Populaire
- 7.Socialist Party
- 8.Hôtel Matignon
- 9.Elysée Palace
- 10.EU Parliament
- 11.Green Party
- 12.Eurasia Group
persons
- 1.Michel Barnier
- 2.Marine Le Pen
- 3.Emmanuel Macron
- 4.Gabriel Attal
- 5.Jean-Luc Mélenchon
- 6.Ursula Von Der Leyen
- 7.Jordan Bardella
- 8.Bernard Cazeneuve
- 9.Valérie Pécresse
- 10.Xavier Bertrand
- 11.Sebastien Chenu
- 12.Lucie Castets