The nation of France In the Midst of Governmental Crisis as Premier Departs
Good morning and join us for Europe’s live blog. All eyes today rests upon Paris, which has been plunged into political turmoil as the prime minister, France's leader, resigns after only weeks in the role.
Emmanuel Macron approved his departure on Monday after the ministerial team the president announced Sunday evening was met with fierce criticism from all political sides.
The outgoing PM is set to make a statement imminently, so remain tuned for all the developments.
The French Republic is experiencing a notable leadership transition as the head of government steps down after less than a month.
Main Developments
- The premier has departed after less than a month in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the exit following opposition to the recently announced government.
- The government is now in a phase of instability as France awaits additional updates.
Future Steps
This departure creates a governmental void at a critical time for the French Republic, with the leadership structure now in question.
