Michel Barnier Named France's New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, as France's new prime minister. Barnier, a seasoned politician, faces the task of leading a unifying government after weeks of political instability. This appointment follows Gabriel Attal's resignation and aims to stabilize France's divided parliament.

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, as France's new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of a caretaker government.

This decision ends weeks of intense efforts by Macron and his aides to find a candidate capable of building a stable and unified government in the face of possible attempts by Macron's opponents to topple the new administration Barnier will now assemble and lead.

Macron's office released a statement emphasizing that Barnier's mission is to form a unifying government for the nation and its people. Barnier, with his rich political background, replaces Gabriel Attal, who resigned after legislative elections left France with a divided parliament.

(With inputs from agencies.)