The swift and unexpected departure of Sebastien Lecornu comes amid a deepening political crisis in France

Lecornu’s sudden resignation marks another major deepening of France’s political crisis.

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Lecornu's resignation, the Elysee Palace said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock.

French president Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation

Lecornu’s sudden departure worsens his country’s political deadlock and could lead to snap elections