President Emmanuel Macron of France has appointed a new government after more than two months of political uncertainty following a hung parliament in the recent election. The 38-member Cabinet includes members from Macron’s centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans party.
The new prime minister, Michel Barnier, must now tackle France’s serious financial situation by submitting a budget plan to parliament next month. This responsibility falls on the shoulders of new finance minister Antoine Armand, who is only 33 years old but brings experience as head of the Economic Affairs Committee.
The new government is already facing scrutiny from political opponents on the left, with promises of challenges ahead. However, far-right parties like Marine Le Pen’s National Rally are willing to cooperate on key budgetary issues. Despite protests in Paris and Marseille against the government formation, Macron believes that a government drawing on support from conservatives and centrists is more stable than one led by the left.
With the formation of this new government, France aims to move forward with addressing pressing financial issues and restoring stability in the country after months of political uncertainty. The challenges facing the new government are great, but with a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces, there is hope that effective governance can be achieved in the months to come.
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