French PM Barnier flags tax hike on the wealthy
(Corrects paragraph 4 in Sept 22 story to show French debt stands at 3.2 trillion (not million) euros) By Mathieu Rosemain ...
Macron objects to Barnier appointing ‘anti-gay marriage’ senator as ‘families minister’
Emmanuel Macron has reportedly objected to France’s new prime minister, Michel Barnier, appointing a senator who campaigned ...
Michel Barnier now most popular politician in France - as Macron languishes in 44th place
Michel Barnier has become France’s favourite political figure, according to a surprise new poll, in a boost to the EU’s ...
France's Barnier entrusts budget dilemma to little-known duo
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has handed a little known duo the task of plugging a ...
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Barnier promises compromise from France's embattled new govt
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised cohesion and a willingness to compromise Sunday, a day after his new government ...
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Emmanuel Macron’s new French government faces no-confidence votes 12 hours after it was formed
French president Emmanuel Macron’s new government faces no-confidence votes less than 12 hours after it was unveiled. On Saturday night, French prime minister Michel Barnier unveiled his new ...
New French PM Barnier pledges to defend key Macron policies, hints at rightward shift
New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Friday pledged he would work independently from President Emmanuel Macron but ...
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Emmanuel Macron Takes a Stand: No Tax Increases for the Rich
New French prime minister Michel Barnier wants to cut the budget deficit, but the president and his allies are resisting all ...