The French Republic Gripped by Political Turmoil as PM Resigns

Good morning and welcome to Europe’s live blog. All eyes today is on Paris, which has been thrown into political turmoil as the prime minister, the PM, steps down after under a month in the role.

The President confirmed his exit this morning after the cabinet unveiled by Macron late on Sunday was met with strong opposition from all political sides.

The departing premier is due to speak shortly, so remain tuned for every update.

The French Republic is facing a major political shift as its premier resigns after only a short time in office.

Main Developments

• Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has stepped down after only weeks in office.
• The French President confirmed the exit following backlash against the recently announced government.
• France's governance is now in a phase of instability as the nation awaits further developments.

Future Steps

This departure introduces a power vacuum at a critical time for the French Republic, with the leadership structure now undergoing reassessment.