The President of the French Republic has asked the former right-wing European Commissioner to “form a unifying government in the service of the country”. Sixty days after the result of the legislative elections, and after weeks of political uncertainty, Michel Barnier, 73, succeeds Gabriel Attal, 35.
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France: Michel Barnier appointed Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron
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