Frankrijk Welcomes Michel Barnier as New Premier Amid Political Turmoil
New Leadership in Frankrijk
President Macron has taken a decisive step by appointing former EU commissioner Michel Barnier as Premier of Frankrijk. Barnier, recognized for his extensive work as the EU's chief negotiator during the Brexit discussions with the UK, steps into this crucial role at 73, marking a historical moment as the oldest premier since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958.
Background on Michel Barnier
- Member of the center-right party Les Républicains.
- Previous roles include Eurocommissioner and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Successor to Gabriel Attal, the youngest premier in French history.
As he embarks on this new chapter, Barnier faces the task of forming a government to break the political deadlock stemming from recent elections. Notably, the leftist bloc Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) emerged unexpectedly as the largest group in parliament but fell short of a majority.
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