Michel Barnier, French Prime Minister

Michel Barnier Outlasts the Lettuce: France’s Conservative Prime Minister Steadies Leadership Amid Political Storms

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has achieved a major symbolic victory by surpassing the brief 49-day tenure of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, whose rapid political demise became an international punchline involving a head of lettuce. Truss's downfall in...
France Culture Minister Rachida Dati

France’s New Proposal Could See Non-EU Tourists Paying More to Visit Paris’ Iconic Landmarks

The landscape of Paris' tourism industry, France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati has recently suggested a series of changes that could lead to higher entry fees for non-EU visitors at some of Paris’ most popular attractions. The proposal is aimed at...
France Prime Minister Michel Barnier

France’s New Government Takes a Hardline Approach to Migration

France’s newly formed government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier has pledged to adopt a more stringent stance on migration. With President Emmanuel Macron calling for snap legislative elections in June, Barnier, a veteran conservative and former Brexit negotiator, was appointed...