The French Republic Gripped by Political Turmoil as Premier Departs
Good morning and join us for Europe’s live blog. Attention is focused currently are on the French government, which has been entering a state of political turmoil as the head of government, France's leader, departs after under a month in the role.
The President accepted his resignation this morning after the ministerial team unveiled by Macron late on Sunday was met with fierce criticism from all political sides.
The outgoing PM is set to make a statement imminently, so keep following for the latest news.
The French Republic is undergoing a notable leadership transition as its premier resigns after a brief tenure.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after only weeks in office.
- Macron accepted the resignation following criticism of the new cabinet.
- The political situation is now in a phase of instability as France awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The resignation introduces a power vacuum at a crucial juncture for the French Republic, with the political landscape now undergoing reassessment.
