France, budgetary and Barnier
Michel Barnier: how Mr Brexit rose from the ashes of Emmanuel Macron’s fire to become French prime minister
His appointment has nothing to do with Brexit and everything to do with the state of French politics since president Emmanuel Macron’s bewildering decision in June to dissolve the National Assembly and call parliamentary elections.
Michel Barnier named as new French prime minister
Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has become France’s new prime minister, ending two months of stalemate following inconclusive parliamentary elections.
France’s Macron picks Michel Barnier as prime minister to end deadlock
The French president named Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, nearly two months after elections that kept the far right from power but resulted in political deadlock.
Reactions to France's Macron naming Michel Barnier as prime minister
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, after weeks of drawn out talks following an inconclusive snap election.
Protesters Rally in France Against Michel Barnier’s Appointment as Prime Minister
Thousands took to streets across France on Saturday to protest the appointment of conservative Michel Barnier.
Who Is Michel Barnier? Brexit's Chief 'Negotiator' Becomes New Prime Minister Of France
Paris: Michel Barnier, the European Union's former chief Brexit negotiator, has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the President's office announced on Thursday. The Elysee Palace stated, "The President of the Republic has appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister.
Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature to end political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.
French PM Barnier swept into budget crisis
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier came under pressure on Wednesday to clarify how he will plug a gaping hole in the public finances as the central bank and public audit office warned spending cuts and tax hikes are inevitable.
France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says
The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.
France's Barnier swept into growing budget crisis
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier came under pressure on Wednesday to clarify how he will plug a gaping hole in the public finances as the central bank and public audit office warned spending cuts and tax hikes are inevitable.
French budgetary situation 'very serious': prime minister
France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.
Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France - as Macron languishes in 44th place
Michel Barnier has become France’s favourite political figure, according to a surprise new poll, in a boost to the EU’s ...
Le Pen: Michel Barnier will not last a year
Michel Barnier will not last a year as France’s prime minister, Marine Le Pen said just days before the former Brexit ...
After negotiating Brexit, Michel Barnier tasked with propping up Macron
After making his name negotiating Brexit, one of the messiest muddles Brussels has faced in recent years, French Prime ...
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Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France, with Emmanuel Macron 44th
Michel Barnier has become France’s favourite political figure, according to a surprise new poll, in a boost to the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator two weeks after president Emmanuel Macron ...
Barnier faces crumbling support as French right-wing MPs slam rumoured tax hikes
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has said that the country's budget is in a "very serious" situation. View on ...
Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM
France's new prime minister has had a long career in politics, but Michel Barnier is best known even in his native France as ...
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New French PM Barnier prolongs political deadlock
Two weeks into his new position, right-wing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has yet to name his new government. Experts argue that despite wanting to remain centrist, Barnier will ultimately need ...