France's PM Barnier appoints new government in shift to right

FRANCE 24

21 September 2024 at 1:42 pm·1-min read

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Saturday unveiled his new government after months of political deadlock in the wake of inconclusive snap elections. The cabinet line-up marks a shift to the right as left-wing protesters took to the streets for a second round of demonstrations. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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The French presidential palace unveiled a new centre-right government Saturday, more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions as France grapples with economic and diplomatic challenges.

The government, led by conservative Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, will face the tough task of having to plug a gaping hole in public finances, which could involve having to decide on politically toxic tax rises.
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.
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