In a move that reflects the deep political fractures currently engulfing France, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, a veteran of French politics and former EU Brexit negotiator, as the new Prime Minister. The decision comes after more than 50 days of political paralysis following a snap parliamentary election in June, which resulted in … Continue reading Barnier, France’s Oldest-Ever Prime Minister at 73, Appointed by Macron to Tackle the 2025 Budget Amidst Fierce Political Divisions