Philippe, who served as the first of Macron's seven prime ministers, called for an early presidential election after the adoption of the 2026 budget.

Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday that he was in favour of an early presidential election.

Philippe, who served as the first of Macron's seven prime ministers, called for an early presidential election after the adoption of the 2026 budget.

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