Sat Sep 07 20:54:13 UTC 2024: – Thousands of protesters took to the streets in France after Macron appointed conservative veteran Michel Barnier as prime minister
– The left-wing alliance, which won in snap elections, called for protests against Macron’s decision
– Protests took place in various cities including Paris, Nantes, Nice, Marseille, and Strasbourg
– Organizers claimed 160,000 protesters in Paris but authorities estimated only 26,000
– All left-wing forces within the alliance plan to vote for a motion of no confidence against Barnier’s government
– Barnier is a former European Commissioner and Brexit negotiator, not a member of a pro-Macron party
– His government’s durability may depend on support from the far-right National Rally
– Telegram CEO agreed to pay for a house in Paris for his family the same year he met with Macron

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