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(From L) Head of the Les Republicains (LR) party's Senate's parliamentary group Bruno Retailleau, head of Les Republicains (LR) party's National Assembly's parliamentary group Laurent Wauquiez and Senate President Gerard Larcher arrive for a meeting with France's new prime minister, as part of consultations ahead of the composition of a new cabinet at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on September 6, 2024. France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised to address the grievances of the French but also implement "change" as he took office following almost two months of political deadlock. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)