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Michel Barnier appointed Prime Minister: first negotiations to form a government
Michel Barnier appointed Prime Minister: first negotiations to form a government
(France 2)
Appointed to Matignon on Thursday, September 5, Michel Barnier is busy this Friday finding agreements to form a government and find a majority in the Assembly. The participation of the right, with whom discussions have begun, is hoped for by the Prime Minister.
The day after his appointment, Michel Barnier went to the Élysée Palace on the morning of Friday, September 6, to have lunch with Emmanuel Macron. This is particularly about starting to form the future government. During the first discussions between the two men, the Prime Minister intends to assert his difference. When he arrived at Matignon, he assured that change was to be expected, in substance as well as in form.It will take a lot of listening, a lot of respect, and we will act more than talk.” he said.
Earlier in the morning, Gabriel Attal was already back at Matignon to discuss with his successor. The leading figures of the right, Gérard Larcher and Laurent Wauquiez, were also received. The latter set out the themes of work, security and immigration as conditions for participation in the government.For the moment, nothing has been decided, and it is based on this program that decisions will be made.” he said.
