The French Republic Gripped by Governmental Crisis as PM Resigns
Welcome and welcome to the European real-time updates. All eyes this morning rests upon France, which has been thrown into political turmoil as the prime minister, France's leader, steps down after under a month in the role.
The President accepted his resignation earlier today after the ministerial team presented by the president the previous night was met with strong opposition from all political sides.
The departing premier is expected to address the nation soon, so stay with us for every update.
The nation is experiencing a major political shift as its premier departs after only a short time in office.
Main Developments
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has departed after only weeks in office.
- The French President accepted the resignation following backlash against the new cabinet.
- The government is now in a period of uncertainty as France awaits the next steps.
What Happens Next?
The premier's exit introduces a leadership gap at a critical time for the French Republic, with the governmental framework now in question.
