1st LD: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as France's new PM

PARIS, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron nominated Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister, French presidential office Elysee said on Thursday.

Macron tasked Barnier with forming a unified government to serve the country and the French people, Elysee said in a press release.

According to Elysee, Barnier's nomination came after an unprecedented cycle of consultations. Macron ensure