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 (75 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
440,219
Power
18,181$
Sentiment
5.37
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 5 5.00 0.52% +20% 65,273,511 407,535 $2,700,000 16,857$
Ireland 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,732 $5,100 5$
Georgia 1 4.00 0.10% +0% 3,989,167 3,896 $17,000 17$
Australia 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 24,056 $1,380,000 1,302$
Totals 8 99,792,562 440,219 $4,102,100 18,181$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Michel Barnier is credited with imagining the new tax aimed at high-income earners. 6

Le Monde: Budget : le sidérant fiasco de la taxe sur les hauts revenus

France France: Eric Lombard compared the current situation to that after the fall of Michel Barnier's government, calling for a rapid change in method. 5

Le Monde: Budget 2026 : l’ancien ministre de l’économie, Eric Lombard, appelle le gouvernement à ne pas exclure le 49.3