French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election. The first major task for Barnier,

New PM has ended up with a government that includes a mix of holdovers from the last government and several conservative newcomers including  Bruno Retailleau -  a staunch conservative known for his

France unveiled a new government on Saturday that aims to strike a fine balance between right-wingers and centrists, as Prime Minister Michel Barnier hopes to break political deadlock following snap elections that delivered a hung parliament.

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election.

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, hoping to put an end to 2-1/2 months of political uncertainty following an inconclusive snap election that delivered a hung parliament.

Leaders of France's left-wing parties on Friday voiced their outrage as the new Prime Minister Michel Barnier prepared to announce the formation of a centre-right government, more than two months after a leftist alliance won snap parliamentary elections.

French President Emmanuel Macron's chief of staff revealed the new center-right government from the Elysee Palace with some new faces in key positions and some who will be returning to their positions.