The nation of France Gripped by Political Turmoil as Premier Departs
Greetings and welcome to the European live blog. The focus is squarely today is on the French government, which has been entering a state of political instability as the head of government, France's leader, departs after less than a month in the role.
France's head of state approved his departure earlier today after the government lineup the president announced 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.
The nation is facing a major political shift as the head of government resigns 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 opposition to the ministerial lineup.
- France's governance is now in a state of flux as the country awaits further developments.
Future Steps
The resignation creates a leadership gap at a crucial juncture for the nation, with the leadership structure now in question.
