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French Political Upheaval: The Barnier Government and Beyond

Analysis of the political upheaval in France following the dissolution of the government, including the formation of the Barnier government and various related political events.

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PoliticsElectionsFranceGovernmentLeadership

French GovernmentHatvpAssemblée Nationale

Michel BarnierEmmanuel MacronElisabeth BorneGuillaume KasbarianGérald Darmanin

What is Darmanin's prediction regarding the succession of Michel Barnier?: Gérald Darmanin predicts that if the Barnier government falls, Emmanuel Macron will likely appoint another right-wing Prime Minister instead of Bernard Cazeneuve.
How did Guillaume Kasbarian's appointment reflect the changes in French politics?: Guillaume Kasbarian, a relatively unknown member of the new government, was appointed despite Barnier's unfamiliarity with him. His appointment highlights the rapid and unexpected changes in French politics.
What are the challenges and delays in the succession of Didier Migaud at the HATVP?: The process of appointing a successor to Didier Migaud at the HATVP (High Authority for the Transparency of Public Life) has been delayed due to procedural complexities and internal disagreements, leading to procrastination.
What were the major political events leading to the formation of the Barnier government?: The dissolution of the government clarified the situation, leading to a new government under Michel Barnier. This follows a series of unexpected events, including the fall of the Attal government and snap legislative elections.
Why did Elisabeth Borne decide against publishing a quote comparing Macron to de Gaulle?: Elisabeth Borne chose not to publish a quote comparing Emmanuel Macron to Charles de Gaulle, likely due to concerns about the appropriateness of the comparison.

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