Barnier government
French PM Barnier: Danger if we don’t pass the budget – “We are already borrowing more than Greece”
The alarm over the potential consequences for France of failing to pass the state budget for 2025 and toppling its government was raised by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who cited the example of Greece.
‘Unhappy’ Macron seeks new role after government shakeup
President Emmanuel Macron weathered a turbulent political summer, but he feels isolated and is frustrated with his new right-wing government, according to people close to him.
Macron's appointment of 73-year-old conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister ended two months of political chaos after snap legislative elections in July.