Summary
- Thousands protested in France against President Macron’s appointment of centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister.
- Left-wing parties accused Macron of stealing the legislative election by not picking the candidate of the New Popular Front alliance that won the most seats.
- Barnier faces challenges in forming a government with a lack of clear majority and pressure to drive reforms and budget cuts.
- The far-right National Rally party could potentially collaborate with left-wing parties to oust Barnier through a no-confidence vote.