Macron’s Masterstroke: Michel Barnier Takes the Helm as France’s New Prime Minister
- French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister, ending a two-month suspension.
- Michel Barnier, a former right-wing European commissioner, was appointed Prime Minister on September 5, 2024.
- The new Prime Minister is tasked with forming a new "unification government," as announced by the Elysée shortly after 1 pm.
Emmanuel Macron Appoints Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister, ending a two-month suspension.
Michel Barnier, a former right-wing European commissioner, was appointed Prime Minister on September 5, 2024. This decision comes after intense research and consultations.
The new Prime Minister is tasked with forming a new “unification government,” as announced by the Elysée shortly after 1 pm. This appointment follows the dissolution of the government on June 9 and the second round of legislative elections, which resulted in an Assembly without a majority or a viable coalition.
A demonstration is planned for Saturday, September 7, in Paris, against the “Macron coup” at the call of several student organizations, together with La France insoumise, the PCF, and the Ecologists.
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