France In the Midst of Governmental Crisis as PM Resigns
Welcome and welcome to Europe’s ongoing coverage. Attention is focused this morning are on the French government, which has been thrown into governmental crisis as the premier, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after only weeks in the role.
The President approved his departure earlier today after the ministerial team the president announced late on Sunday was met with intense backlash from all political sides.
Lecornu is expected to address the nation soon, so keep following for every update.
The French Republic is experiencing a major political shift as its premier resigns after less than a month.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after under 30 days in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron approved the departure following backlash against the ministerial lineup.
- The government is now in a phase of instability as France awaits the next steps.
What Happens Next?
The resignation creates a leadership gap at a critical time for the nation, with the political landscape now in question.
