Thursday, September 5, 2024

Michel Barnier named new prime minister of France

The centre-right veteran politician Michel Barnier (PRON: Bar-nee-ey) has been named the new prime minister of France.

The 73-year-old was chosen by the President Emmanuel Macron two months after an inconclusive election resulted in a hung parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.


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