France In the Midst of Political Turmoil as Premier Departs
Welcome and welcome to Europe’s real-time updates. All eyes today rests upon Paris, which has been thrown into political instability as the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, departs after under a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation this morning after the ministerial team presented by the president late on Sunday was met with fierce criticism from all political sides.
The departing premier is due to speak shortly, so remain tuned for the latest news.
The nation is experiencing a significant political shift as the prime minister departs after a brief tenure.
Main Developments
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has departed after under 30 days in office.
- The French President accepted the resignation following backlash against the recently announced government.
- The political situation is now in a state of flux as the country awaits the next steps.
Future Steps
The premier's exit brings a power vacuum at a crucial juncture for the nation, with the leadership structure now in question.
