'We are in a serious moment (…) we expect a Prime Minister to tell the truth, even if it is harsh,' Michel Barnier announced to the French, adding that he plans to respond to 'the challenges, the anger, the suffering, the feeling of abandonment and injustice that are affecting far too many cities, neighbourhoods and the countryside.'"We are in a serious moment," announced the new French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, adding that he planned to respond to "the challenges, the anger, the suffering, the feeling of abandonment and injustice that are sweeping through far too many cities, neighborhoods and countrysides," TASS reports."We expect a prime minister to tell the truth, even if it is harsh. We expect him to tell the truth about the financial debt, about the ecological debt, about France's influence in Europe," added Mr Barnier.The new French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, has promised to respect all political forces in the country and to present his program to parliament in the coming days or week s. This was announced at a press conference with Gabriel Attal, who officially transferred the powers of head of government to him.He also promised to pay close attention to education, the problem of illegal immigration, ensuring security and improving the standard of living of his fellow citizens, as well as improving the image and attractiveness of France on the international scene.Mr Barnier plans to present the priorities of his programme on behalf of the new government in the coming days or weeks.Source: Burkina Information Agency