French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on 5 September 2024. He is a former chief Brexit negotiator of the European Union. He is a veteran member of the right-wing Republicans party.
The appointment follows a political deadlock after France’s snap elections. Barnier’s main task is to form a unified government. The French National Assembly is divided into three large political blocs, with no clear majority.
Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France in September 2024?
a) Emmanuel Macron
b) Michel Barnier
c) Édouard Philippe
d) Jean Castex
Answer: b) Michel Barnier
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on 5 September 2024.
