France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the EU’s former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, after weeks of drawn-out talks following an inconclusive snap election.Barnier, 73, led the EU’s talks with Britain over its exit from the bloc from 2016-2021. Prior to that, the conservative politician held roles in various French governments and was also EU commissioner.Macron had considered a string of potential prime ministers in recent weeks, none of which mustered enough support to guarantee a stable government, and there is no guarantee Barnier’s…