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France's Macron Names New Prime Minister in Bid to End Political Gridlock


Published on 2024-12-13 10:01:14 - MSN
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  • French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Fran
  • ois Bayrou as prime minister on Friday, picking a seasoned centrist to referee between France's rowdy political factions and find a way out of the political crisis that has paralyzed the country for months.

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the new Prime Minister in an effort to break the political deadlock and reinvigorate his administration. This move comes after the resignation of Élisabeth Borne, who served for 20 months. Attal, at 34, becomes France's youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister. His appointment is seen as a strategic choice to boost Macron's centrist party's chances in the upcoming European Parliament elections in June, where they face competition from the far-right National Rally. Attal, previously the Education Minister, is known for his effective communication skills and popularity, which Macron hopes will help to address the ongoing issues of political paralysis and public discontent, particularly over economic policies and immigration.

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