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Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best'

While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.

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France's new PM promises to respond to 'anger' of the people

President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.

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Why did Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's PM?

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will "Monsieur Brexit" be able to resolve France’s political deadlock?

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France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM

Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

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France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

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Macron goes to Serbia: Why is it important and what’s at stake?

Macron’s visit to Belgrade takes place less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vučić, in Paris. This trip will be an opportunity for the two heads of state to discuss economic issues, defence, energy, and artificial intelligence.

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Macron refuses to name prime minister from left-wing coalition

While the talks were "fair, sincere, and useful," no practical solution was reached, said Macron. The government would probably fall apart upon the appointment of a left-wing prime minister, he said.

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French President Macron holds talks to name future prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings with key leaders of the country's main political parties on Friday and Monday to "keep moving towards the broadest and most stable majority possible," according to the Elysée Palace.

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Olympic mascot for French Prime Minister? The internet says 'Yes!'

While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister. Jokes aside, they may be onto something...

World

Ex French top diplomat says world order and democracies at risk

Around the world conflicts are multiplying and democracies seem increasingly in crisis. Has the world become ungovernable? Sergio Cantone put this question to Hubert Védrine, ex advisor to French President François Mitterrand and former Minister of Foreign Affairs for The Global Conversation.

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Yaël Braun-Pivet re-elected as President of French National Assembly

Yaël Braun-Pivet of Macron's centrist party has been re-elected as new President of the National Assembly with 220 votes.

France

Paris mayor takes dip in Seine to prove it's clean enough for Olympics

The French capital's main waterway will be at the centre of the 2024 games' opening ceremony, and authorities have been working hard to purge it of pollution.

Tech News

French elections: Tech sector relieved but nervous over future

The victory of a left-wing coalition in France has been met with relief by France’s tech sector - but concerns remain.

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Is France ungovernable? Here is what could come next

Following the second round of the French legislative elections, the question on everyone's minds: who will govern France?

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French Green leader emerges as key figure against far-right

Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign.

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French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

As the second round of voting in France continues, a far-right government could come to power. However, most analysts suggest a hung parliament is more likely.

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French elections: Thousands gather in Paris to protest far-right surge

Unions, independent media, citizen organisations organised a rally in Paris on Wednesday night to support the left-wing bloc and denounce the rise of the far-right in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections.

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European far-right used AI to support political messaging, reports say

It’s difficult to assess how artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images used by the far-right impacted France’s first round of legislative elections and those at the European level, one analysis said.

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French elections: These are the possible outcomes of the second round

The far-right National Rally led the first round of the French parliamentary elections last Sunday. But with another round to go, what are the options for the other blocs?

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French election results: Winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.