The French Republic Facing Political Upheaval as Premier Departs
Welcome and join us for Europe’s live blog. The focus is squarely this morning is on Paris, which has been thrown into governmental crisis as the head of government, Sébastien Lecornu, resigns after only weeks in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation earlier today after the ministerial team the president announced late on Sunday was met with intense backlash across the political spectrum.
The outgoing PM is set to make a statement imminently, so remain tuned for every update.
The French Republic is facing a major political shift as the prime minister resigns after less than a month.
Essential Facts
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after under 30 days in office.
- The French President confirmed the exit following backlash against the recently announced government.
- The political situation is now in a period of uncertainty as the country awaits the next steps.
Future Steps
This departure brings a governmental void at a crucial juncture for France, with the leadership structure now in question.
