The French Republic Facing Political Upheaval as Premier Departs
Good morning and join us for the European live blog. Attention is focused today is on France, which has been plunged into political instability as the prime minister, France's leader, steps down after under a month in the role.
The President accepted his resignation this morning after the ministerial team unveiled by Macron the previous night was met with intense backlash from all political sides.
The departing premier is set to make a statement imminently, so keep following for all the developments.
France is experiencing a notable governmental change as the head of government resigns after only a short time in office.
Key Points
- France's PM has resigned after only weeks in office.
- Macron approved the departure following backlash against the ministerial lineup.
- The government is now in a period of uncertainty as the nation awaits the next steps.
What Happens Next?
The resignation introduces a leadership gap at a critical time for the nation, with the leadership structure now facing uncertainty.
