PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday (Sep 21), marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary e

French President Macron appoints conservative Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, facing challenges from opposition and budget crisis.

Conservative Barnier is best-known internationally for leading the European Union’s Brexit negotiations with the UK.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Saturday unveiled his new government after months of political deadlock in the wake of inconclusive snap elections. The cabinet line-up marks a shift to the right…

French President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff revealed the new center-right government from the Elysee Palace with some new faces in key positions and some who will be returning to their positions.

President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday, his office said, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election.

The government still faces two challenges in the coming weeks: the risk of a no-confidence vote and a tight budget deadline.