Macron Appoints French Prime Minister from Brexit Negotiator

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed the European Brexit negotiator, right-wing Michel Barnier, as the new Prime Minister of France this Thursday, with the mission of forming a "unity government," the presidency announced in a statement.

Macron triggered a political crisis in France by advancing the legislative elections scheduled for 2027 to June, resulting in a National Assembly (Lower House) with three main blocs, all far from an absolute majority.

The left surprised with an insufficient victory when all polls pointed to a triumph of the far right. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, stated yesterday that Barnier's appointment shows that the election results have been stolen by Macron.