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Michel Barnier – the atypical Frenchman.

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Michel Barnier: The UK's best friend in Brussels

His urbane style hides a methodological negotiator. His political sensitivity has earned him praise from all corners of Europe. EU sources commend his handling of the Brexit talks, with almost no criticism or reservations, except that he is French. Yet, he is a very atypical French politician. Michel Barnier is the best friend the UK has in Brussels today.

The EU's top negotiator is no stranger in the European Commission's Berlaymont headquarter.

Barnier – the 66-year-old former...

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Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.

Michel Barnier – the atypical Frenchman.

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Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.

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