France Gripped by Political Upheaval as PM Resigns
Greetings and join us for Europe’s live blog. Attention is focused this morning are on the French government, which has been entering a state of governmental crisis as the head of government, Sébastien Lecornu, departs after under a month in the role.
The President approved his departure earlier today after the cabinet unveiled by Macron Sunday evening was met with intense backlash across the political spectrum.
The outgoing PM is set to make a statement imminently, so keep following for all the developments.
The French Republic is undergoing a significant leadership transition as the head of government departs after less than a month.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after only weeks in office.
- Macron confirmed the exit following criticism of the new cabinet.
- The government is now in a phase of instability as the country awaits additional updates.
Looking Ahead
This departure brings a leadership gap at a crucial juncture for the French Republic, with the governmental framework now facing uncertainty.