French PM Barnier presents new cabinet picks to Macron

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19 September 2024 at 4:08 pm·1-min read

Following a meeting with the leaders of French conservative and centrist parties and parliamentary groups, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday presented his new cabinet choices to President Emmanuel Macron. The new premier, a seasoned politician, is attempting to end months of political deadlock following snap elections in July. It is now up to Macron to approve the new cabinet.

After months of political uncertainty following a snap legislative election, France appeared on the cusp of a new government on Thursday, as Prime Minister Michel Barnier was set to present his cabinet to President Emmanuel Macron.

Macron appointed Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as prime minister two weeks ago.

Barnier has struggled to name a new government, underlining the complicated topography of France's political landscape after Macron's ill-fated decision to call a snap legislative election.

The early July vote delivered an unruly hung parliament that has left political unity hard to come by, leaving France in the hands of a caretaker government.

It is now up to Macron to approve Barnier's cabinet.

(Reuters)

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