French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named Michel Barnier, 73, as the country’s new prime minister. The long-awaited announcement comes some two months after no party won an outright majority in snap elections, leading to an impasse in negotiations over who should lead France’s government. Follow our liveblog for reactions to the announcement. Â
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