French President Emmanuel Macron is facing low approval ratings, with only 25% of French citizens saying they are satisfied with his leadership. Meanwhile, 45% of the population is satisfied with Michel Barnier as prime minister. The far-right National Rally has expressed expectations for rapid action on immigration from the new French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, who has pledged to “restore order.” The newly-formed government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier has faced criticism from left-wing lawmakers. Jean-Noël Barrot has been named foreign minister, and Sébastien Lecornu is staying on as defence minister. Retailleau, a conservative, has previously advocated for a tougher stance on immigration. The government’s priorities include addressing the demands and concerns of the electorate. The European blog welcomes tips and thoughts from readers at lili.bayer@theguardian.com.
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