The French Republic Facing Governmental Crisis as Prime Minister Steps Down
Greetings and join us for Europe’s live blog. All eyes this morning is on France, which has been thrown into political instability as the prime minister, France's leader, departs after less than a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation this morning after the ministerial team presented by the president Sunday evening was met with intense backlash from all political sides.
The departing premier is due to speak shortly, so stay with us for every update.
France is undergoing a significant leadership transition as the head of government resigns after a brief tenure.
Main Developments
- France's PM has departed after less than a month in office.
- Macron approved the departure following criticism of the ministerial lineup.
- The political situation is now in a phase of instability as France awaits additional updates.
Future Steps
This departure creates a governmental void at a pivotal moment for France, with the political landscape now in question.
