Michel Barnier, the new French Prime Minister

Why in the news?

• Recently Michel Barnier was appointed as the new Prime Minister of France
• He has previously served as France's Foreign Minister, Minister of European Affairs, Environment Minister and Agriculture Minister
• He will replace Gabriel Attal as the Prime Minister of France
  

France

• France is a country located in Western Europe
• It shares its borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Italy and Monaco
• Capital – Paris
• Currency – Euro (EUR)