The nation of France Gripped by Political Turmoil as Prime Minister Steps Down
Greetings and follow along with Europe’s live blog. All eyes today are on Paris, which has been entering a state of political turmoil as the head of government, France's leader, departs after under a month in the role.
France's head of state accepted his resignation earlier today after the ministerial team unveiled by Macron the previous night was met with intense backlash across the political spectrum.
The departing premier is expected to address the nation soon, so keep following for all the developments.
France is facing a major political shift as its premier resigns after less than a month.
Essential Facts
- France's PM has resigned after under 30 days in office.
- President Emmanuel Macron approved the departure following criticism of the recently announced government.
- The political situation is now in a phase of instability as the country awaits the next steps.
What Happens Next?
The resignation introduces a leadership gap at a pivotal moment for the nation, with the leadership structure now undergoing reassessment.
