The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

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

Sébastien Lecornu quits after Emmanuel Macron unveiled largely unchanged cabinet lineup

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

President Emmanuel Macron accepts resignation of newly appointed prime minister after criticism over cabinet lineup.

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

Sébastien Lecornu agreed two days’ extension to his 27-day premiership in last-ditch effort to form government

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

Sébastien Lecornu’s resignation could put the French president out of his political misery for good

France needs a fresh start. Sébastien Lecornu’s sudden departure underlines the chaos engulfing the nation

The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

Macron now has to choose a new PM, opt for new parliamentary elections or resign.

Édouard Philippe's intervention comes a day after the French president's latest PM resigned just days into the role.

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…

An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.

Four prime ministers have resigned in a little over a year as France careens from one crisis to the next.

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France’s president is under increasing pressure after the shock resignation of Sebastien Lecornu this week, as former allies turn against him.

The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis.

Government spokesperson says it may be ‘last chance’ for politicians to regain credibility and cut risk of far right taking power