New French government presented, protests reported in major cities
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September 21, 2024 21:55
paris - The new French government was introduced on Monday, leading to protests in cities like Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Nantes. The political shift to the right compared to the previous government under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is highlighted.
The new French government was unveiled on Monday, with significant protests reported in various cities across the country. The radical-left party LFI, part of the left-wing alliance NFP, announced around 130 demonstrations nationwide.
With the new government in place, French politics take a step towards the right compared to the previous administration led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. Notable figures include Jean-Noël Barrot as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Antoine Armand as the new Minister of Economy and Finance.
The new ministers held their first cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. The primary challenge for the new team is to develop a budget for 2025.
Opposition parties have immediately expressed their dissatisfaction with the new cabinet. The far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon stated that France should get rid of the new government as soon as possible. Jordan Bardella, prominent in the radical-right, mentioned that Barnier's government has no future.
The New People's Front (NFP) emerged as the largest bloc in parliament in the elections held two months ago, but the left-wing parties did not secure enough votes for a majority. Macron's party formed an alliance with the NFP, placing second, followed by Marine Le Pen's radical-right party.