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Pressure piles on new French government from day one

PARIS: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's hard-won new government faced instant challenges Sunday (Sep 22) as threats of a no-confidence motion in parliament multiplied. The head of government

LA Times on MSN · 1d

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections

France's new government is dominated by conservatives and centrists following elections in which a left-wing coalition won the most seats but not a majority.

The Washington Post · 1d

France names a new government, seeking to end turmoil from July’s election

The cabinet named by Prime Minister Michel Barnier marks a tilt to the right and will need to avoid being dissolved with a no-confidence vote

France sends anti-riot force to Martinique

Euronews · 1h

France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique as thousands defy protest ban

Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.

NBC New York · 2h

French anti-riot forces sent to Caribbean territory as thousands defy bans on protests

The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique.

ABC · 15h

Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests

The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique

Macron, French Government

BBC · 1d

Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

The New York Times · 1d

Macron Appoints Cabinet as He Seeks to Move France Out of Political Impasse

The government still faces two challenges in the coming weeks: the risk of a no-confidence vote and a tight budget deadline.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Macron Names a New French Government as Budget Battle Looms

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Antoine Armand as finance minister, thrusting a 33-year-old with limited political experience into an urgent budget battle in which he must maintain tacit support from the far right to avoid government collapse.

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French express frustrations over recent appointment of France's new government

French locals are expressing their frustration over the recent appointment of the new French government. Some are ...

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France gets new govt after deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new right-leaning government on Saturday, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, ...

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Watch: Defence lawyer in France rape trial dances to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

A lawyer defending two of the 50 men accused of raping French woman Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged unconscious by her ...

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French Premier Eyes Business Taxes, Warns Debt in ‘Grave’ State

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said his new government could increase taxes for big business and the wealthiest as it ...

Key ministers in France's new government line-up

Here are details of the main ministerial appointments after French President Emmanuel Macron's office unveiled on Saturday ...

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New French PM Barnier entrusts budget task to little-known duo

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has handed a little known duo the major task of plugging a large hole in the country's ...

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French Premier Mulls Taxing Large Firms to Reign in ‘Grave’ Debt

Prime Minister Michel Barnier opened the door to taxing wealthy individuals and large companies in a bid to repair France’s ...

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Barnier promises compromise from France's embattled new govt

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised cohesion and a willingness to compromise Sunday, a day after his new government ...

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