France Gripped by Political Upheaval as Prime Minister Steps Down
Welcome and follow along with Europe’s live blog. Attention is focused this morning is on France, which has been plunged into political instability as the premier, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after only weeks in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation on Monday after the ministerial team presented by the president the previous night was met with fierce criticism throughout the political landscape.
The outgoing PM is expected to address the nation soon, so remain tuned for every update.
The French Republic is facing a significant political shift as the head of government resigns after a brief tenure.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after less than a month in office.
- Macron approved the departure following criticism of the ministerial lineup.
- The government is now in a phase of instability as the country awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The premier's exit introduces a leadership gap at a crucial juncture for France, with the political landscape now facing uncertainty.
