In Pics | Thousand protest in France over Macron’s appointment of conservative prime minister

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of France on Saturday after President Emmanuel Macron appointed conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. (AP photo)

The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) and its main group, France Unbowed (LFI), accused Macron of ignoring the election results, calling it a "denial of democracy." (AP photo)

Barnier's appointment follows a hung parliament from the recent election, where no party held a majority. (AP photo)

The NFP had pushed for Lucie Castets as prime minister and threatened a no-confidence vote if she wasn’t chosen. The far-right National Rally (RN) also warned of a similar motion. (AP photo)

Protests were held in Paris and other major cities, signalling potential long-term unrest. (AP photo)

Despite the backlash, Barnier has expressed a desire to form an inclusive government, while critics accuse Macron of aligning with the far right. (AP photo)

A recent poll shows that 74% of French people believe Macron disregarded the election results, although 40% view Barnier as a good choice for prime minister. Barnier now faces the challenge of forming a stable government and navigating potential no-confidence votes. (AP photo)