France Facing Governmental Crisis as Prime Minister Steps Down
Greetings and welcome to the European live blog. The focus is squarely this morning rests upon Paris, which has been plunged into political turmoil as the prime minister, France's leader, steps down after only weeks in the role.
Emmanuel Macron confirmed his exit this morning after the government lineup the president announced the previous night was met with strong opposition throughout the political landscape.
Lecornu is due to speak shortly, so stay with us for all the developments.
France is experiencing a significant political shift as the prime minister departs after less than a month.
Essential Facts
- France's PM has resigned after under 30 days in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation following backlash against the new cabinet.
- The government is now in a period of uncertainty as the country awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The resignation creates a leadership gap at a critical time for France, with the leadership structure now facing uncertainty.
