French Prime Minister Michel Barnier returns to work after successful cervical lesion surgery.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, 73, has returned to work after successful surgery for a cervical lesion. He was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September following a political stalemate. Barnier, a former EU Brexit negotiator, aims to unify the government and tackle national security, education reform, and rising debt. He is scheduled to lead a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with results from his surgery expected in a few weeks.