France Gripped by Political Upheaval as PM Resigns
Good morning and welcome to the European live blog. The focus is squarely currently rests upon Paris, which has been thrown into governmental crisis as the prime minister, the PM, resigns after under a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation this morning after the cabinet presented by the president late on Sunday was met with strong opposition across the political spectrum.
The departing premier is set to make a statement imminently, so keep following for the latest news.
The nation is experiencing a notable governmental change as the head of government steps down after a brief tenure.
Main Developments
- France's PM has departed after under 30 days in office.
- Macron accepted the resignation following backlash against the new cabinet.
- France's governance is now in a period of uncertainty as the country awaits additional updates.
Looking Ahead
This departure brings a power vacuum at a pivotal moment for the nation, with the governmental framework now facing uncertainty.
