Sat Sep 07 23:44:31 UTC 2024: – French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new prime minister
– Barnier faces the challenge of winning the confidence of a divided National Assembly
– Barnier has a conservative background and has held various positions in the government
– He was the EU’s Brexit negotiator and played a key role in negotiating the deal with the UK
– Barnier previously ran for President in 2022 but came in third in the Republican Congress
– Macron rejected the Left’s pick for prime minister and chose Barnier for his consensus-building abilities
– Barnier’s appointment has been met with criticism from the Left, who claim the election was stolen
– A new government is expected to be formed soon with Barnier as prime minister.

Read More