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 Socialists and conservatives toward compromise.

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

Sébastien Lecornu’s departure ratcheted up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron to call snap parliamentary elections.

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.

According to the report, Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation

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.

Sébastien Lecornu told to conduct ‘final negotiations’ in push for stability amid French political crisis

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…

Just after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation, President Emmanuel Macron presented awards to Jean Tirole and Philippe Aghion. Without seeming to be bothered…

Former PM Philippe calls for Macron to resign amid growing criticism, sparking political chaos in France.

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

French president’s former allies join opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis

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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.

Opposition parties are calling on embattled President Macron to resign before his term ends in 2027.