France's Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as prime minister
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The appointment ends 50 days of caretaker government, but the choice has already angered left wing lawmakers, who say the conservative Barnier won't get a majority backing in the National Assembly.
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The appointment ends 50 days of caretaker government, but the choice has already angered left wing lawmakers, who say the conservative Barnier won't get a majority backing in the National Assembly.
The French presidency said Barnier has been tasked with forming "a unifying government in the service of the country." The decision follows almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls.
The president’s choice of a right-wing politician, after an extraordinary delay, is certain to inflame opponents on the left who came out on top in an inconclusive election.
By Dalal Mawad, Stephanie Halasz, Sophie Tanno and Emmanuel Miculita, CNN (CNN) — Michel Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has been named France’s new prime minister, the French president’s office says, ending two months of stalemate following inconclusive parliamentary elections.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost
PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government. The appointment of the 73-year-old Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to find a candidate …
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron named the EU’s Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government. The appointment of the 73-year-old Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to…
After he effectively put Parliament on pause following France’s snap elections, President Emmanuel Macron’s choice marks the beginning of a new government — but not without controversy.
