The French Republic Facing Governmental Crisis as PM Resigns
Good morning and welcome to the European live blog. The focus is squarely today rests upon France, which has been thrown into political turmoil as the premier, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after under a month in the role.
The President approved his departure on Monday after the cabinet presented by the president late on Sunday was met with strong opposition throughout the political landscape.
The outgoing PM is due to speak shortly, so stay with us for all the developments.
The nation is experiencing a significant leadership transition as the head of government steps down after only a short time in office.
Key Points
- The premier has resigned after under 30 days in office.
- Macron approved the departure following criticism of the new cabinet.
- The political situation is now in a state of flux as France awaits the next steps.
Looking Ahead
This departure creates a leadership gap at a critical time for the nation, with the political landscape now facing uncertainty.
