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

Rivals say president’s latest cabinet represents unwelcome continuity and hard-left party vows to file no-confidence motion amid fraught budget talks

Lecornu’s sudden resignation marks another major deepening of France’s political crisis.

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

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.

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

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.

Sebastien Lecornu to hold two days of talks to try to shore up cross-party support for his collapsed government.

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

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

Per risolvere la crisi di governo in corso, dopo che era apparso sempre più isolato anche fra i suoi alleati

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Outgoing French PM expects Macron to name replacement in 48 hours, leaving more questions than answers on political crisis.