Michel Barnier

Michel Barnier

politician France

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
162,754
Power
6,573$
Sentiment
4.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 4.50 0.17% +0% 65,273,511 114,214 $2,700,000 4,724$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 10,099,265 8,566 $530,000 450$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 31,140 $2,700,000 1,239$
Greece 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 10,423,054 8,833 $190,000 161$
Totals 5 153,681,841 162,753 $6,120,000 6,574$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

France France: The fall of Michel Barnier made it impossible to adopt a budget on time for 2025. 5

Le Monde: Budget 2026 : Matignon prêt à dégainer l’arme de la loi spéciale

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lecornu is Macron's fourth prime minister since then – the two previous incumbents Michel Barnier and François Bayrou having both been forced to resign after trying to rein in France's burgeoning debt. 5

BBC: Crunch budget vote risks trouble for French PM

France France: Michel Barnier's budget is mentioned as a comparison for the RN's proposed savings. 5

Le Monde: Le RN propose un contre-budget hypothétique et radical