Michel Barnier

ModernPoliticianFrance1951 — ?

EU Brexit negotiator and French prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score54.5

Michel Barnier — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Appointed EU Chief Brexit NegotiatorPolitical Action◆ Major

The European Commission appointed Michel Barnier as its chief negotiator for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. He led the EU's negotiating team through the Article 50 process.

BrexitEU Negotiations

Impact: global

2020 AD

Negotiated the Brexit Withdrawal AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

Barnier oversaw the negotiation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, including the Northern Ireland Protocol. The agreement was ratified and the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020.

BrexitTreatyNorthern Ireland

Impact: globalconstructive

2024 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as Prime Minister following the 2024 legislative elections. Barnier, a conservative, was tasked with forming a government in a hung parliament.

AppointmentGovernment Formation

Impact: national