Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and diplomat |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | La Tronche, Isère, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Michel Barnier
05/11/2026
In a Sky News interview, former EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Britain could begin talks to rejoin the EU without committing to adopting the euro. He maintained, however, that accepting the single market's four freedoms, including free movement, would be non-negotiable.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Michel Jean Barnier is a conservative French politician. He served as Prime Minister of France from 5 September 2024 to 13 December 2024, and was previously a European Commissioner and the EU's chief negotiator for Brexit. |
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| Political Party | The Republicans (LR) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | ESCP Business School |
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| Graduation Year | 1972 |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Isabelle Altmayer |
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| Marriage Year | 1982 |
| Children | Three |
Relationships & More
| Political Mentors and Allies | Jacques Chirac (served under centre-right governments from the mid-1990s) |
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Family
| Father | Jean Barnier |
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| Mother | Denise Barnier |
| Siblings | Youngest of three sons |
| In-Laws | Éric and Nicolas Altmayer (brothers-in-law) |
Career
| Early Political Career | Became a Gaullist activist in Savoy at a young age and was elected to the National Assembly in 1978 at 27. |
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| Local Office | Headed the Savoie General Council from 1982 to 1999. |
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| Brexit Negotiations | Chief Negotiator for the EU Task Force on Brexit from October 2016 to November 2019. |
| Prime Minister | Served from 5 September 2024 to 13 December 2024, succeeded by François Bayrou. |
| Recent Role | Elected to the National Assembly for Paris's 2nd constituency in September 2025. |
| Presidential Bid | Unsuccessfully sought The Republicans' nomination for the 2022 presidential election. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the youngest member of the French National Assembly when first elected in 1978 at age 27. | |
| 2. Co-led the bid to host the Winter Olympics in Savoie with Jean-Claude Killy. | |
| 3. At 73, became the oldest person to take office as French Prime Minister in the modern era. | |
| 4. Has written several books, including My Brexit Secret Diary (2021). |
