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Macron Appoints New Government with PM Barnier

French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Appointed two weeks ago, PM Barnier's first major task is to submit a budget plan for 2025 to address France's serious financial situation.

22 September 2024 · 10:49 UTC

French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Appointed two weeks ago, PM Barnier faces the immediate challenge of submitting a budget plan for 2025 to address France's serious financial situation.

This strategic move comes 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election.