France Facing Political Turmoil as PM Resigns
Good morning and join us for Europe’s ongoing coverage. All eyes today is on France, which has been thrown into political instability as the premier, France's leader, steps down after only weeks in the role.
The President accepted his resignation this morning after the cabinet unveiled by Macron the previous night was met with fierce criticism across the political spectrum.
The outgoing PM is due to speak shortly, so keep following for the latest news.
The nation is facing a notable governmental change as the prime minister steps down after less than a month.
Main Developments
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has departed after only weeks in office.
- Macron confirmed the exit following opposition to the new cabinet.
- The political situation is now in a phase of instability as France awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The premier's exit creates a leadership gap at a crucial juncture for the French Republic, with the leadership structure now undergoing reassessment.
