Sat Sep 07 21:34:09 UTC 2024: – Over 100,000 left-wing demonstrators protested President Macron’s decision to appoint Michel Barnier as PM
– Protests took place in multiple cities across France
– Macron named Barnier as PM after a hung parliament resulted from a legislative election
– Demonstrators accused Macron of stealing the election and called for his resignation
– Barnier’s government will include conservatives, members of Macron’s camp, and some from the left
– Protesters believe Macron is allowing the far-right to be more powerful in France’s political landscape
– 74% of French people believe Macron disregarded the election results and 55% believe he stole them
– Macron and the business establishment are concerned about the upcoming budget deadline
– Barnier is seen as someone who can keep public finances in check and is palatable to the far-right movement in France.

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