New PM Barnier vows to address 'anger and grievances' of French

FRANCE 24

5 September 2024 at 7:23 am·1-min read

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 majority. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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