COLUMN. Closely monitored by President Emmanuel Macron and constrained by France's financial situation, the prime minister, who resigned on Monday, lacked the means to fulfill his promises, writes Nathalie Segaunes.

As Sébastien Lecornu finalizes the composition of his future government, the prime minister outlines the main policy directions he intends to pursue, with the priority being to…

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.

The president's office announced that Sébastien Lecornu had tendered his resignation on Monday morning, hours after his new government had been announced.

Lecornu was asked by President Macron to stay on until Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to achieve "stability" for the country.

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

Departure after less than a month follows fierce criticism of Macron’s new cabinet

Weakened from within, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, just hours after forming his government.

After submitting his resignation to Emmanuel Macron, Sébastien Lecornu, who served for 27 days as prime minister, delivered a speech on Monday morning.

Sebastien Lecornu’s term as prime minister, which lasted only 27 days, became the shortest in the history of the Fifth Republic

COLUMN. Closely monitored by President Emmanuel Macron and constrained by France's financial situation, the prime minister, who resigned on Monday, lacked the means to fulfill his…

President Emmanuel Macron gave Sébastien Lecornu 48 hours to resolve the crisis, saying he will 'take his responsibilities' if efforts fail. The move was a way of pushing the…