Summary
France's new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned shortly after forming a new government, leading to political turmoil. His resignation came after losing the support of a key coalition ally, plunging France into further instability. President Emmanuel Macron must now decide on appointing a new prime minister or potentially calling for early elections.
Key Facts
- Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month as France's prime minister.
- He lost the support of conservatives over disagreements about his choice for defense minister.
- President Emmanuel Macron accepted Lecornu's resignation.
- Lecornu's government will handle daily affairs until a new government is appointed.
- The resignation has increased political uncertainty in France.
- Macron may either name a new prime minister or call early legislative elections.
- The far-right and left-wing opponents are pressuring Macron to dissolve the National Assembly.
- France's CAC-40 stock index fell following Lecornu's resignation.
