The French Republic Facing Political Upheaval as Premier Departs
Good morning and follow along with Europe’s real-time updates. The focus is squarely today is on France, which has been thrown into governmental crisis as the prime minister, the PM, steps down after under a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation on Monday after the government lineup unveiled by Macron late on Sunday was met with fierce criticism from all political sides.
Lecornu is expected to address the nation soon, so remain tuned for every update.
The French Republic is facing a significant governmental change as its premier resigns after less than a month.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after less than a month in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation following backlash against the new cabinet.
- The government is now in a state of flux as the country awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The premier's exit creates a power vacuum at a critical time for the nation, with the political landscape now facing uncertainty.
