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Thousands rally in France against new Prime Minister Barnier

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2 days ago

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in France on Saturday to protest the appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister.

Authorities expected around 15,000 people to take part in rallies in over 100 cities across the country, including Paris, Bordeaux and Nantes.

Protests were being organized by the hard-left France Unbowed party, one of the members of the New Popular Front (NPF) alliance which won the second round of parliamentary elections in July.

The NPF has reacted furiously after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to nominate its candidate as prime minister and this week chose the conservative Barnier to attempt to form a government.

As he took office on Thursday evening, Barnier announced a new political direction for France, but it remains unclear which parties the 73-year-old intends to govern with.

There have already been suggestions that Barnier may have to turn to the far right for support.

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Christian James

11h ago

Awe the left is mad they lost.

thethirdman

11h ago

The fact that they call this guy who is squarely leftwing, a rightwing leader, is just insane.

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