Barnier government | |
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| 45th Government of French Fifth Republic | |
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| Date formed | 5 September 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| President of the Republic | Emmanuel Macron |
| Prime Minister | Michel Barnier |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Minority government (coalition) 212 / 577 (37%)
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| History | |
| Election | 2024 French legislative election |
| Predecessor | Attal government |
The Barnier government (French: gouvernement Barnier) is the forty-fifth and incumbent government of France during the period of the French Fifth Republic. It was formed in September 2024 after President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on 5 September, replacing caretaker Gabriel Attal. After the governing coalition lost its status as the largest parliamentary bloc in the July snap election, Attal tendered his resignation but was asked to continue until his successor was chosen.
On 5 September, Barnier was invited by Emmanuel Macron to "form a unity government".[1]
With only 212 out of 577 seats in the National Assembly, the centre-right coalition began as one of the smallest minority governments in French history, having to rely in the lower house on support or neutrality from other parties, including the National Rally. It taking office also marked the first time under the Fifth Republic a government had a majority in the Senate, but not in the National Assembly.[2]
- ^ "Michel Barnier nommé Premier ministre". Les Echos (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Pierre Januel (8 October 2024). "Gouvernement Barnier : le Sénat, pilier du gouvernement". La Croix (in French).