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France’s New PM to Steer Macron’s Legacy to the Right

Macronism and the progressive trend in French politics will undoubtedly change

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Chad Hagan
Sep 08, 2024
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I admit, I am quite pleased with the choice of Barnier as PM. I also believe that Michel Barnier as France’s PM signals a clear shift - that was long overdue - within Macronism. As a veteran of the center-right Les Républicains party, Barnier shares some common ground with Macron—both are technocrats with pro-European views—but his leadership will appea…

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