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

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

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

The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.

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

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

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…

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

PARIS: Emmanuel Macron’s first prime minister on Tuesday urged the cornered French head of state to resign in a shock call that compounded an escalating political crisis. The…

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

President Emmanuel Macron was facing calls to address a political crisis by appointing a new prime minister and bringing forward the 2027 presidential election.

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

After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.

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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.

French President Emmanuel Macron faced mounting pressure Wednesday to resolve his deepest domestic crisis yet, after his former prime minister and one-time...

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