France’s Macron Picks Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
Sought to End Deadlock
Decision Follows Legislative Elections
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has appointed Michel Barnier as the country's new Prime Minister. Barnier is a veteran politician who has served in various ministerial roles under several French presidents. His appointment comes after legislative elections resulted in a hung parliament, with Macron's party losing its majority. The decision is seen as an attempt by Macron to break the political deadlock and form a stable government.
Barnier is a member of the center-right Les Républicains party. He served as France's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2007 to 2009 and as Minister of Agriculture from 2009 to 2012. He is also a former European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services. Barnier is a graduate of the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA), France's elite civil service school.
Macron's decision to appoint Barnier as Prime Minister has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the move, saying that Barnier is a competent and experienced politician who will be able to help Macron implement his reform agenda. Others have criticized the decision, saying that Barnier is too closely aligned with the center-right and will not be able to appeal to voters on the left and far-left.
It remains to be seen how Barnier will perform as Prime Minister. He will face a number of challenges, including the need to pass Macron's reform agenda through a hostile parliament, to address the concerns of voters who feel left behind by globalization, and to rebuild trust in the government after a series of scandals.
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