Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier is a seasoned French politician and diplomat, known for his role as the European Union's chief negotiator for Brexit. He has served in various French government positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Agriculture. Barnier is recognized for his expertise in European affairs and his commitment to strengthening the EU's role on the global stage. His recent involvement in the political landscape includes leading a minority government that faced a successful no-confidence vote, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in France.
Born on Jan 08, 1951 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 19 | 5.00 | 1.70% | +40% | 65,273,511 | 1,550,246 | $2,700,000 | 64,125$ |
| Monaco | 15 | 5.07 | 1.49% | +40% | 39,242 | 820 | $7,800 | 163$ |
| United Kingdom | 14 | 4.21 | 0.61% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 493,930 | $2,700,000 | 19,645$ |
| Spain | 8 | 4.88 | 0.63% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 352,312 | $1,400,000 | 10,549$ |
| Ireland | 7 | 4.29 | 0.54% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 27,210 | $5,100 | 28$ |
| Greece | 6 | 4.67 | 0.46% | +20% | 10,423,054 | 57,728 | $190,000 | 1,052$ |
| Serbia | 4 | 4.25 | 0.31% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 26,679 | $55,000 | 168$ |
| Jamaica | 3 | 5.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 7,306 | $15,000 | 37$ |
| Switzerland | 3 | 4.67 | 0.25% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 23,565 | $700,000 | 1,906$ |
| Germany | 3 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 213,999 | $3,845,000 | 9,821$ |
| Italy | 3 | 4.67 | 0.23% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 138,886 | $2,000,000 | 4,594$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 4.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 786,552 | 1,462 | $6,000 | 11$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 6,287 | $68,000 | 104$ |
| United States | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 290,122 | $21,000,000 | 18,406$ |
| Russia | 2 | 4.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 226,579 | $1,500,000 | 2,358$ |
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 30,067 | $1,700,000 | 1,345$ |
| Iran | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 64,313 | $610,000 | 467$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,687 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,941 | $34,000 | 35$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,474 | $89,000 | 78$ |
| Peru | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 25,481 | $230,000 | 178$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,843 | $40,000 | 30$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 7,715 | $530,000 | 405$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,471 | $160,000 | 157$ |
| Romania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,719 | $250,000 | 191$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,222 | $110,000 | 85$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 625,978 | 552 | $73,000 | 64$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,841 | $56,000 | 50$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,647 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 100,178 | $280,000 | 127$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 57,017 | $57,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 110 | 1,327,848,379 | 3,759,335 | $40,640,600 | 136,460$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Michel Barnier was appointed Prime Minister by Emmanuel Macron on September 5, 2024.
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France:
Michel Barnier had previously proposed a more modest lifestyle for the state.
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Monaco:
Michel Barnier is referenced as the former Prime Minister who commissioned a report on the budget for the Winter Olympics.
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France:
Michel Barnier had previously proposed a more modest lifestyle for the state.
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France:
Michel Barnier served as Prime Minister but seemed unenthusiastic about decentralization.
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Monaco:
Michel Barnier was part of the government that the federation chose to join.
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Monaco:
Michel Barnier is mentioned as having a brief tenure as Prime Minister.
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Monaco:
Michel Barnier is another predecessor of Sébastien Lecornu who faced challenges with the budget.
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France:
Michel Barnier is another predecessor of Sébastien Lecornu who faced challenges regarding the budget.
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United Kingdom:
Macron appointed the septuagenarian Michel Barnier, a fixture on the French political scene for decades.
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