Can France’s new prime minister unify its political landscape? |Inside Story
After months of deadlock, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new prime minister.
A member of The Republicans, Michel Barnier is 73 years old and was the European Commission’s chief negotiator in talks with Britain over its departure from the EU.
But Macron’s appointment of a right-wing politician has infuriated those on the left.
They say their leftist alliance won the most votes in the snap elections and they deserve a prime minister who reflects that result.
So will this latest controversy derail those efforts?
And how will Macron and Barnier navigate this new political landscape?
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