French Prime Minister resigns

The French government led by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and his government have submitted their resignations.

President Emmanuel Macron has accepted, according to the Elysee Palace.

No reason was given in the short statement issued on Friday. President Macron promised a "new path" in an interview published on the day.

Edouard Philippe came to power three years ago but now faces an economic crisis after the coronavirus pandemic.

The Elysée palace said in a statement that Edouard Philippe had "today handed in the government's resignation to the president of the republic, who accepted it", adding that he would continue to stay in place until a new government was appointed.

The government will continue to handle "day-to-day matters" until a new government is formed, the presidency said.

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