Michel Barnier
former Prime Minister of France (2024)
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
former Prime Minister of France (2024)
Born
January 9, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, diplomat
FranceBorn in La Tronche
1951
Born in La Tronche (1951-01-09)
1973
Positionmember of the general council (1973–1999)
1978
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1978–1981)
1981
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1981–1986)
1986
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1986–1988)
1988
Positionmember of the French National Assembly (1988–1993)
About
Michel Jean Barnier is a French politician who was Prime Minister of France from September to December 2024. A member of a series of Neo-Gaullist parties, Barnier has served in several French cabinet positions under the governments from Édouard Balladur to François Fillon from 1993 to 2009. At the European Union (EU) level, Barnier was European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services from 2010 to 2014 and vice-president of the European People's Party (EPP) from 2010 to 2015. From October 2016 to 2021, he was the EU's chief negotiator on Britain's exit from the European Union.
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Who is Michel Barnier?+
Michel Jean Barnier is a French politician who was Prime Minister of France from September to December 2024. A member of a series of Neo-Gaullist parties, Barnier has served in several French cabinet positions under the governments from Édouard Balladur to François Fillon from 1993 to 2009. At the E
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Barnier born?+
Michel Barnier was born on January 9, 1951.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — January 9, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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