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French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos
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French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos
FRANCE
Issued on: 06/10/2025 - 16:38
France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month in office and less than 24 hours after naming a new government that prompted a key coalition ally to withdraw support. The move plunged the country into a deep political crisis and left French President Emmanuel Macron with few options. Story by Carys Garland.
FRANCE
Issued on: 06/10/2025 - 16:38
France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month in office and less than 24 hours after naming a new government that prompted a key coalition ally to withdraw support. The move plunged the country into a deep political crisis and left French President Emmanuel Macron with few options. Story by Carys Garland.