Grand Barnier: France’s new prime minister
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 6 September 2024
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Two months ago, French politics was thrown into crisis after a snap election left no party with a clear majority. Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, has a huge task ahead. Donald Trump’s campaign took time to adjust to the nomination of Kamala Harris. Now he’s on the attack again (9:40). And celebrating the life of stonemason, Simon Verity (17:37).
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