Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrench President Emmanuel Macron is facing a significant political crisis, with his authority diminishing and calls for his resignation following the recent collapse of his government. Two of Macron's former prime ministers, Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, have publicly distanced themselves from his leadership, with Attal expressing a lack of understanding regarding Macron's decisions. Philippe suggested Macron should call early presidential elections and step down after the 2026 budget, despite Macron's stated intention to complete his term in 2027. The crisis intensified with the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Macron's fourth PM since the dissolution of parliament, whose newly formed cabinet collapsed within 14 hours. With record-low approval ratings, Macron's rivals are proposing options such as resignation, new elections, or 'cohabitation' with a prime minister from an opposing party, amidst widespread public disenchantment. In fullEmmanuel Macron faces calls to step down after French PM resignsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

French president Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation

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