Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Emmanuel Macron, president of the French Republic, has appointed Michel Barnier, conservative, as his new prime minister.
• France has been, almost two months, without government following early legislative elections that unleashed an unprecedented political crisis.
• Macron's attempts to find a government chief candidate have been fruitless, causing concern and indignation in political, economic and social sectors.
• Macron chose a candidate who would not be censured in the National Assembly, rather than one who would garner widespread support.
• Barnier, former Foreign Affairs Minister and chief EU negotiator in Brexit, will be the fifth head of government since Macron came to power.
• France is facing an unprecedented public deficit, leading the European Commission to demand drastic economic reforms before September 20th.
• Appointing a prime minister does not absolve Macron of accusations of political irresponsibility, unable to form a parliamentary majority.

Conclusion: France's political stability remains uncertain despite Barnier's appointment as Prime Minister. Macron’s ability to negotiate this and navigate the complicated economic situation will determine his eventual success or failure.

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