The nation of France In the Midst of Political Upheaval as Premier Departs
Welcome and welcome to Europe’s real-time updates. All eyes today are on France, which has been thrown into political instability as the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, steps down after less than a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation this morning after the cabinet presented by the president the previous night was met with intense backlash throughout the political landscape.
The departing premier is set to make a statement imminently, so keep following for all the developments.
The French Republic is facing a notable political shift as the prime minister steps down after only a short time in office.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after less than a month in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron approved the departure following criticism of the recently announced government.
- The government is now in a period of uncertainty as the nation awaits the next steps.
Looking Ahead
This departure introduces a governmental void at a critical time for the French Republic, with the political landscape now facing uncertainty.
