Michel Barnier named French prime minister: ‘Emmanuel Macron just gave the National Rally the keys to the truck’
The appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister signals an alliance between Emmanuel Macron and the right-wing Les Républicains party as well as shows the National Rally’s position of strength.
French far-right RN party takes note of Barnier's appointment as prime minister
France's far-right National Rally (RN), one of the biggest party in parliament after an inconclusive snap election in early July, said it was taking note of the appointment of Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator,
French PM Barnier gets to work as left prepares protests
Michel Barnier has met President Emmanuel Macron and begun the task of forming a government, a day after he took over as French prime minister.He said discussions were going very well and were "full of energy",
Michel Barnier named as new French prime minister
Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has become France’s new prime minister, ending two months of stalemate following inconclusive parliamentary elections.
Support Of French Far Right For Barnier Depends On Programme: Le Pen
French far-right former presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said Thursday her National Rally (RN) party would wait to see the new right-wing premier Michel Barnier's programme before deciding whether to back him.
Why did French President Emmanuel Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM?
French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will "Monsieur Brexit" be able to resolve France’s political deadlock?
Michel Barnier Appointed French Prime Minister Amid Political Tension
Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister after a snap election yielded inconclusive results. The decision has sparked mixed reactions from French political figures, with criticisms from the National Rally,
French President Emmanuel Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new prime minister
Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.
Thousands Protest in France After Macron Picks Barnier as Prime Minister
Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister with left-wing parties accusing him of stealing legislative elections.
French politicians react to Michel Barnier’s appointment as France’s new prime minister – Europe live
Michel Barnier, France’s new rightwing prime minister, has vowed to address the nation’s feelings of anger, abandonment and injustice, promising a “new era” and a break wi
Barnier Chosen by Macron as the New French Premier
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as the country's new prime minister. The conservative politician and former Brexit negotiator made a plea for the country’s political factions to work together to move beyond the turbulence that’s caused so much uncertainty over the past two months.
New French PM Barnier pledges to defend key Macron policies, hints at rightward shift
New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Friday pledged he would work independently from President Emmanuel Macron but ...
New French PM Barnier plots course to form government
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier began the difficult task of trying to form a government on Friday, one day after ...
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Challenge is on for new French PM
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier, 73, the former EU Brexit negotiator, now faces the challenge of uniting a deeply ...
Macron names Barnier to lead right-wing French government backed by neo-fascists
The selection of Barnier tramples upon the election victory of the New Popular Front and marks a major step towards an ...