Macron names French government to be led by Michel Barnier

Right-leaning cabinet under the new prime minister has already been challenged by leftwing bloc NFPThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, Michel Barnier, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election.The first major task for Barnier, appointed just over two weeks ago, will be to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France’s financial situation, which the prime minister this week called “very serious”. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/21/macron-names-french-government-to-be-led-by-michel-barnier

Author : Agence France-Presse in Paris

Publish date : 2024-09-21 22:56:12

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