Author: Alexandre Counis

Alexandre Counis is editor-in-chief of Les Echos’ Finances-Markets section. Previously, he was the London correspondent for the French business daily.

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France’s “Brexit Moment” — And Michel Barnier Is Just One Reason Why

photo of Michel Barnier speaking at the Elysee with Gabriel Attal listening.
Barnier speaking on Thursday as he was handed the reins of French Prime Minister by his predecessor Gabriel Attal. Henri Szwarc/Xinhua via ZUMA

French President Emmanuel Macron’s choice of new prime minister isn’t without irony. Michel Barnier negotiated Brexit’s terms with the British, who were as divided at the time as the French are today.

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