After weeks of tug-of-war France finally has a new prime minister

Sven Ziegler

5.9.2024

Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France.
Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France.
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Almost two months after the parliamentary elections, France's head of state Emmanuel Macron has appointed former EU Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. This was announced by the Élysée Palace.

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  • Michel Barnier is the new Prime Minister of France.

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