Barnier, France's Oldest-Ever Prime Minister at 73, Appointed by Macron to Tackle the 2025 Budget Amidst Fierce Political Divisions

By Govind Tekale By Govind Tekale

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Barnier, France's Oldest-Ever Prime Minister at 73, Appointed by Macron to Tackle the 2025 Budget Amidst Fierce Political Divisions

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