Michel Barnier

Michel Bernard Barnier is a French politician serving as the European Commission’s Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom since November 2019.

Michel Barnier is a French politician serving as the European Commission’s Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom (UK Task Force/UKTF) since November 2019. He previously served as Chief Negotiator – Task Force for the Preparation and Conduct of the Negotiations with the United Kingdom under Article 50 TEU (Task Force 50/TF50) from October 2016 to November 2019.

He has served in several French cabinet positions including Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2004 to 2005, Minister of State for European Affairs from 1995 to 1997 and minister of the environment and way of life from 1993 to 1995. He served at European level as European Commissioner for Regional Policy from 1999 to 2004 and European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services from 2010 to 2014. He served as vice president of the European People’s Party (EPP) from 2010 to 2015.

Barnier served as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries from 2007 to 2009. He served as European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services under President José Manuel Barroso from 2010 to 2014. On 1 October 2016, the European Commission appointed him as its chief Brexit negotiator under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

  • Name: Michel Barnier
  • Date Of Birth: January 9, 1951
  • Place Of Birth: La Tronche, France
  • Main Occupation: Politician

Michel Barnier: ‘There was never a spirit of revenge’ in Brexit talks

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Michel Barnier: ‘There was never a spirit of revenge’ in Brexit talks” – below is their description. Michel #Barnier, the man who’s just stepped off a four-year #Brexit rollercoaster, speaks to FRANCE 24’s Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson about holdups at British borders, whether he trusts Boris Johnson and … Read more Michel Barnier: ‘There was never a spirit of revenge’ in Brexit talks

EU & UK let Brexit trade deal sink in: Win-win or lose-lose? | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “EU & UK let Brexit trade deal sink in: Win-win or lose-lose? | DW News” – below is their description. The doors of the EU Council close. Britain has been estranged from the bloc since January – and now the trade deal is finalizing the divorce. EU ambassadors … Read more EU & UK let Brexit trade deal sink in: Win-win or lose-lose? | DW News

EU states briefed on post-Brexit trade deal | ITV News

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ITV News published this video item, entitled “EU states briefed on post-Brexit trade deal | ITV News” – below is their description. The 27 European Union states are expected to formally back the post-Brexit trade deal within days. Ambassadors from the member states were being briefed on the contents of the deal on Christmas Day … Read more EU states briefed on post-Brexit trade deal | ITV News

EU ambassadors meet on Christmas Day to assess Brexit deal

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The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “EU ambassadors meet on Christmas Day to assess Brexit deal” – below is their description. European Union ambassadors convened on Christmas Day to start assessing the massive free-trade deal the bloc struck with Britain that should kick off next week when the acrimonious Brexit divorce process finally comes … Read more EU ambassadors meet on Christmas Day to assess Brexit deal

‘The clock is no longer ticking’: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier make statement after deal

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The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “‘The clock is no longer ticking’: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier make statement after deal” – below is their description. The European Commission president said real sovereignty was to be found inside the EU rather than outside it as she announced that the Brexit trade deal … Read more ‘The clock is no longer ticking’: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier make statement after deal

Barnier Says Brexit Deals Means Real Changes Are Coming

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Bloomberg Politics published this video item, entitled “Barnier Says Brexit Deals Means Real Changes Are Coming” – below is their description. Dec.24 — The U.K. clinched a historic trade deal with the European Union, averting the threat of an acrimonious breakup and laying the foundations for a new relationship with its biggest and nearest commercial … Read more Barnier Says Brexit Deals Means Real Changes Are Coming

BREAKING: Michel Barnier: ‘Today there is relief, tinged with sadness’

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “BREAKING: Michel Barnier: ‘Today there is relief, tinged with sadness’” – below is their description. EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has announced that the UK and EU have agreed a post- Brexit trade deal. In the announcement he said ‘the clock is no longer ticking’ and that ‘while … Read more BREAKING: Michel Barnier: ‘Today there is relief, tinged with sadness’

In full: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier hold press conference as Brexit deal agreed

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The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “In full: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier hold press conference as Brexit deal agreed” – below is their description. The UK and EU have agreed a Brexit deal after hours of delays in the final stage of negotiations. Ursula von der Leyen said both sides had … Read more In full: Ursula von der Leyen and Michel Barnier hold press conference as Brexit deal agreed

EU’s Barnier Says Brexit Talks at ‘Crucial Moment’

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Bloomberg Markets and Finance published this video item, entitled “EU’s Barnier Says Brexit Talks at ‘Crucial Moment’” – below is their description. Dec.22 — Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, says talks are at a “crucial moment” and that they were giving the deal “a final push” as he arrived to brief ambassadors from … Read more EU’s Barnier Says Brexit Talks at ‘Crucial Moment’

EU Rebuffs Boris Johnson’s Latest Brexit Concession on Fish

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “EU Rebuffs Boris Johnson’s Latest Brexit Concession on Fish” – below is their description. The European Union rebuffed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest concessions on fishing rights, dealing a setback to efforts to secure a post-Brexit trade deal. Johnson spoke with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen … Read more EU Rebuffs Boris Johnson’s Latest Brexit Concession on Fish

Brexit Causes Border Gridlock as New Covid-19 Strain Forces Lockdown

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Brexit Causes Border Gridlock as New Covid-19 Strain Forces Lockdown” – below is their description. The European Union is considering a fresh proposal on fishing rights from the U.K. as Prime Minister Boris Johnson aims to secure an 11th-hour trade deal. Both parties had signaled over the … Read more Brexit Causes Border Gridlock as New Covid-19 Strain Forces Lockdown

Michel Barnier heralds ‘crucial moment’ in Brexit talks ahead of ‘final push’ for deal

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The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Michel Barnier heralds ‘crucial moment’ in Brexit talks ahead of ‘final push’ for deal” – below is their description. Michel Barnier has heralded a “crucial moment” in the Brexit talks, as he urged the UK and EU to get behind a “final push” for a trade deal. Speaking … Read more Michel Barnier heralds ‘crucial moment’ in Brexit talks ahead of ‘final push’ for deal

Barnier: Only hours left for a Brexit deal

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “Barnier: Only hours left for a Brexit deal” – below is their description. The European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that there are just a few hours left to agree a Brexit deal. Speaking to the European Parliament, Mr Barnier said it was the ‘moment of … Read more Barnier: Only hours left for a Brexit deal

Brexit: Boris Johnson says talks “looking difficult” as EU warns just hours left to strike deal

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Brexit: Boris Johnson says talks “looking difficult” as EU warns just hours left to strike deal” – below is their description. Britain and the European Union have just hours left to navigate the very narrow path to a trade deal that would prevent the most turbulent finale to … Read more Brexit: Boris Johnson says talks “looking difficult” as EU warns just hours left to strike deal

EU’s Barnier warns little time left for a Brexit trade deal

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Reuters published this video item, entitled “EU’s Barnier warns little time left for a Brexit trade deal” – below is their description. Britain and European Union have just hours left to navigate the very narrow path to a trade deal that would prevent the most turbulent finale to the Brexit crisis in less than two … Read more EU’s Barnier warns little time left for a Brexit trade deal