France nears new government as Barnier proposes cabinet to Macron
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.
French Premier Pitches New Cabinet to Overcome Political Impasse
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris late on Thursday to propose a new government after two weeks of tense consultations with rival political groups.
France Set To Finally Get New Government
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday weighing a new government proposed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier which includes new faces in almost all key posts and marks a fresh shift to the right.
Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France - as Macron languishes in 44th place
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French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, finalizes his new Government with Macron
Two weeks after his appointment, and after endless discussions with the parties, he is finalizing his Cabinet, which will be announced in the next few hours. Two weeks after being appointed Prime Minister by President Emmanuel Macron,
France's new PM to propose cabinet line-up
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier was Thursday to submit a list of minister names to President Emmanuel Macron, his office said, sharply hastening efforts to form a government desperately needed to address budget shortfalls.
France PM proposes new foreign, interior ministers in cabinet revamp
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday sought to end months of political deadlock by submitting a proposed new cabinet to President Emmanuel Macron, featuring new faces in most of the key offices of state.
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