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France asks EU for extra time before submitting crucial budget deficit plan

France has asked the European Commission to extend beyond a 20 September deadline for submitting a plan to reduce its public deficit to align with Paris' 2025 draft budget.

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Le Pen denies playing a part in Macron's choice of Barnier as French PM

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday said she played no part in the appointment of veteran conservative Michel Barnier as French PM, denying media reports that she assured President Emmanuel Macron her party would not back a no-confidence motion to topple the incoming premier.

France 24

France's Le Pen Urges Macron To Hold Referendum To Break Deadlock

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key issues such as immigration, suggesting that giving the French a direct vote might help break the political deadlock.

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French left protests against appointment of new conservative PM

Protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday to denounce what they call a power grab after President Emmanuel Macron appointed conservative Michel Barnier as the country's new prime minister. Critics say the choice overrides elections that made a left-wing alliance the biggest faction in the French parliament.

Radio France Internationale

‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France

By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

New French PM vows to toughen stance on immigration, hints at tilt to right

Conservative Michel Barnier promises to uphold some of Macron’s policies while tackling a divided parliament.

Al Jazeera

France’s new PM welcomed by Brussels but faces uphill struggle at home

EU leaders have given France’s new PM Michel Barnier a warm welcome – but the former Brexit negotiator faces tough challenges, and opposition, on the domestic front.

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Michel Barnier named French prime minister: ‘Emmanuel Macron just gave the National Rally the keys to the truck’

For Frédéric Sawicki, professor of political science at the University of Paris 1, the appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister on 6 September signals the materialisation of an alliance between Emmanuel Macron and Les Républicains, but also the strong position of the far-right National Rally party. This article was…

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France's New PM Tackles First Challenge Of Forming Cabinet

France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock.

International Business Times

Scholz pledges continued backing and says Germany ‘strongest supporter of Ukraine in Europe’ – as it happened

German chancellor says country ‘will support Ukraine for as long as it takes’ as he meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - UK

In picking Barnier, Macron has put his – and France’s – fate in Le Pen’s hands

After months of dithering, the French president’s choice of prime minister leaves him more vulnerable than ever, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Who is France's new prime minister Michel Barnier?

After 50 days of a caretaker government, President Emmanuel Macron has finally named former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as prime minister, tasked "with forming a unifying government to serve the country and the French people". Who is he and what are his chances of surviving a no-confidence vote in France's…

Radio France Internationale

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap poll, counting on far right not to block appointment.

Al Jazeera

Michel Barnier Named France's New Prime Minister

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

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Macron Names Ex-Brexit Negotiator Barnier As French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

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Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM

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Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named France’s new prime minister

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

International Business Times

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.

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Macron Preparing To Name New French PM: Sources

President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to name a new prime minister almost two months after legislative elections left France in political deadlock, with an announcement possible as soon as Wednesday evening, sources close to him said.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Why Emmanuel Macron doesn’t want Lucie Castets as France’s prime minister

In today’s newsletter: The embattled president rejected the leftwing candidate for prime minister – so what happens now?

Radio France Internationale

Promises, promises

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the National Rally’s campaign promises. We’ll re-visit the Olympic Games, there’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on…

The Conversation

France’s second-ballot system may seem chaotic, but here’s how it benefits voters

Now that the Paris Olympic Games are over, France’s inability to form a government will probably once again dominate media coverage of the country. A caretaker government is currently in place amid ongoing negotiations over who will serve as French prime minister.

The Guardian - UK

France’s far right goes quiet as Paris Games shows what real patriotism is all about

A political faction that thrives on anger and division was unable to revel in a successful Olympics built on shared joy

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s ‘firewall’ against the extreme right is holding – but the US election could change everything

A comeback for a vengeful Donald Trump would embolden and legitimise frustrated European nationalists and populists, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - AU

New chair Kim Williams says ABC should be ‘last broadcaster standing’ and News Corp’s criticism is ‘unbalanced’

Exclusive: Former News Corp CEO says Murdoch company’s obsession with the public broadcaster is ‘fairly unhinged’ and should largely be ignored

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