Macron Names Michel Barnier as New French Prime Minister

After a two-month deadlock following a snap general election, a united government in France will now be formed under the EU’s former Brexit negotiator.

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier addresses the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 18, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron has named the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s next prime minister.

Barnier’s new role was announced on Sept. 5 after a caretaker government was in place for more than 50 days.