France still in political deadlock
Factbox-Key Facts on France's Michel Barnier, a Possible Candidate for Prime Minister
PARIS (Reuters) - The EU's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is among people being considered by French President Emmanuel Macron as he looks to appoint a prime minister two months after an inconclusive snap election, a source said. Here are a few key facts about Barnier:
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French President Emmanuel Macron, who has yet to appoint a prime minister two months after a snap election, is considering whether Michel Barnier, the former European Union Brexit negotiator, would be a viable option,
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President Emmanuel Macron remained undecided on Wednesday on the choice of his new prime minister, with Conservative Xavier Bertrand and the former Socialist prime minister Bernard Cazeneuve both
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France still awaiting new PM as Macron hesitates
France was still waiting Wednesday to learn the identity of its new prime minister almost two months after legislative elections left the country in political deadlock, with President Emmanuel Macron battling to find a name that would be acceptable to parliament.
Macron delays appointment of new French Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed the appointment of a new Prime Minister. Instead, he has decided to consider other candidates, according to Le Figaro journalist Louis Hausalter. Political journalist Hausalter stated that Macron is inclined to reject the candidacies of Bertrand and Cazeneuve and is looking for other options.
Who is France's Michel Barnier, a possible candidate for prime minister?
The EU's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is among people being considered by French President Emmanuel Macron as he looks to appoint a prime minister two months after an inconclusive snap election,
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