On Saturday, more than 100,000 demonstrators took to the streets across France to voice their opposition to President Emmanuel Macron's recent appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister. Barnier, a 73-year-old center-right politician and former Brexit negotiator for the European Union, was named on Thursday following a two-month search that concluded after Macron's decision to call a snap legislative election resulted in a hung parliament.
The large-scale protests were galvanized by a call from a far-left party leader who condemned Macron's choice, labeling it a \"power grab\" and accusing the president of disregarding the election outcomes. Leftist parties argue that bypassing a prime minister from the far-left bloc undermines the democratic process and fails to reflect the electorate's desires.
This political turmoil highlights the deep divisions within French society and raises questions about the future direction of Macron's administration as it seeks to navigate a challenging political landscape.
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Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
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