02:00 (00:00)⇢Barnier's Balancing Act: RN's Restraint and Left's Resistance
⌨The French headlines report on Michel Barnier's recent appointment as Prime Minister and the ensuing reactions. The Rassemblement National (RN) has indicated a willingness not to immediately oppose Barnier's government (BFMTV, Boulevard Voltaire). Barnier himself has responded to political challenges, emphasizing his accountability to all French citizens (Le Figaro, Le Parisien). Meanwhile, protests against his nomination continue, with left-wing parties and organizations mobilizing demonstrators (Mediapart).
In sports news, France's blind football team won a historic gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics, defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout (Le Monde, Libération).
