The Latest Breaking News from Michel Barnier

Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, appointed as France's new prime minister after a stalemate in parliamentary elections.

73-year-old will be France's oldest prime minister since the Fifth Republic came into being in 1958

Barnier negotiated Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union between 2016 and 2019

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday vowed to address the "anger and grievances" of the French at a handover ceremony at the Hôtel de Matignon. Barnier was named to the role after nearly two months of political turmoil following surprise snap elections that saw no party winning an outright…

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.

Jeremy Hunt’s almost carefree approach to the economy bespoke a chancellor, and a party, that has largely ceased to care

Former PM made ‘huge mistake’, says Michel Barnier – who backs Labour plan for post-Brexit veterinary deal

Michel Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has suggested that the time is now right for the UK and EU to sign a treaty on defence and foreign policy cooperation.

Exclusive: Almost 50% decline shows need for veterinary deal to ease ‘red tape mountain’, says Labour