The prime minister of France (French: Premier ministre français), officially the prime minister of the French Republic (Premier ministre de la République française), is the head of government of the French Republic and the leader of its Council of Ministers.

The head of the government of France has been called the prime minister of France (French: Premier ministre) since 1959, when Michel Debré became the first officeholder appointed under the Fifth Republic. During earlier periods of history, the head of government of France was known by different titles.

Jan 10, 2024 · Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.

Dec 13, 2024 · France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, right, is applauded by outgoing Prime minister Michel Barnier after the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon, the Prime Minister residence, in Paris, Friday Dec. 13, 2024.

Sep 6, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country’s bitterly divided legislature to end …

Jan 10, 2024 · Attal will be France’s youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay man to serve in the post – making him one of the world’s most prominent and powerful LGBTQ politicians.

Dec 13, 2024 · France’s embattled President Emmanuel Macron has appointed centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, he announced on Friday, as he seeks to calm a political crisis that has left...

Dec 13, 2024 · President Emmanuel Macron on Friday tapped François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician and one of his top allies, as the new prime minister, a move that few expect would stabilize France’s...

Jan 9, 2024 · Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government.

Sep 6, 2024 · Fifty-one days after Gabriel Attal resigned as France's prime minister, Emmanuel Macron finally appointed a replacement on Thursday, September 5: Michel Barnier. But the announcement does not...