The French Republic In the Midst of Political Turmoil as PM Resigns
Good morning and join us for the European real-time updates. The focus is squarely today are on the French government, which has been thrown into political turmoil as the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after only weeks in the role.
The President confirmed his exit this morning after the ministerial team unveiled by Macron the previous night was met with intense backlash from all political sides.
Lecornu is expected to address the nation soon, so keep following for all the developments.
The French Republic is undergoing a major leadership transition as the head of government resigns after less than a month.
Key Points
- France's PM has stepped down after under 30 days in office.
- Macron approved the departure following criticism of the recently announced government.
- The government is now in a phase of instability as the country awaits additional updates.
Future Steps
The resignation introduces a power vacuum at a pivotal moment for France, with the leadership structure now in question.
