The nation of France Gripped by Governmental Crisis as Premier Departs
Greetings and welcome to the European live blog. The focus is squarely this morning is on Paris, which has been plunged into political turmoil as the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after only weeks in the role.
Emmanuel Macron confirmed his exit this morning after the cabinet unveiled by Macron Sunday evening was met with strong opposition from all political sides.
The departing premier is expected to address the nation soon, so keep following for all the developments.
The French Republic is experiencing a major governmental change as its premier departs after only a short time in office.
Main Developments
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after only weeks in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation following criticism of the ministerial lineup.
- The political situation is now in a state of flux as the nation awaits the next steps.
Future Steps
The resignation creates a leadership gap at a pivotal moment for the French Republic, with the governmental framework now in question.
