France Facing Political Turmoil as Premier Departs
Greetings and welcome to Europe’s real-time updates. The focus is squarely currently is on Paris, which has been thrown into governmental crisis as the premier, Sébastien Lecornu, departs after less than a month in the role.
The President confirmed his exit this morning after the government lineup unveiled by Macron the previous night was met with fierce criticism from all political sides.
The outgoing PM is set to make a statement imminently, so remain tuned for the latest news.
France is undergoing a major political shift as its premier steps down after only a short time in office.
Essential Facts
- France's PM has departed after under 30 days in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation following criticism of the ministerial lineup.
- The political situation is now in a phase of instability as France awaits additional updates.
Looking Ahead
The resignation creates a governmental void at a pivotal moment for the French Republic, with the governmental framework now facing uncertainty.
