Thousands rally across France against Macron's appointment of right-wing prime minister

PARIS: Thousands of people took to streets across France over the weekend to protest President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint right-wing politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, despite the recent victory of the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance in general elections.

The protests were called by the NFP, which had hoped to see their candidate lead the government.

More than 110,000 people took part in anti-Macron demonstrations across the country, with around 26,000 gathering in the capital, Paris, according to the Interior Ministry.

Protests occurred in over 150 locations nationwide, including major cities such as Rennes, Nantes, Nice, Marseille and Strasbourg.

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