Michel Barnier has been selected by President Macron, ending weeks of deadlock in finding a new prime minister for France. Barnier, a right-wing politician from the Republican Party, is viewed as compatible with Macron’s agenda and unlikely to reverse the reforms implemented over the past seven years. His selection is seen as the most probable to gain parliamentary support, a crucial factor for his tenure. However, there are concerns about the potential reliance on support from the far-right party of Marine Le Pen, which could pose challenges for Barnier’s administration.
- Michel Barnier has been chosen as the new prime minister, seen as compatible with President Macron’s policies.
- Barnier is a member of the right-wing Republican Party and is not considered extreme or far-right.
- His selection aims to secure the necessary support from Parliament, avoiding a vote of no confidence.
- The Renaissance party, aligned with Macron, has stated it will not give Barnier a “blank check.”
- There are concerns about Barnier potentially having to rely on support from Marine Le Pen’s far-right party.
- The left-wing block, the New Popular Front, won the most seats in Parliament after the July elections but did not secure the prime minister position.
- Barnier may seek to build coalitions with Centrist socialists if he cannot secure far-right support.
- Known as a tough negotiator from his time leading Brexit negotiations, Barnier faces the challenge of uniting France’s divided Parliament.
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