Sat Sep 07 15:33:03 UTC 2024: – France’s new right-wing Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, has started consultations to form a government after months of political deadlock
– He pledged to focus on education, security, and immigration control, and promised change
– President Emmanuel Macron named Barnier after his centrist alliance lost its majority in parliament
– The far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen, became the largest party in parliament
– Critics accuse Macron of making Le Pen the kingmaker and the left may seek to topple Barnier
– Barnier will meet with leaders from various political parties to discuss the make-up of the new cabinet

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