French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne Resigns Amid Political Turmoil
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to revamp his troubled government ahead of European parliament elections and the Paris Olympics. Macron did not immediately name her successor, but potential candidates include Education Minister Gabriel Attal and Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu. The change signals a desire to move beyond previous reforms and focus on new priorities, including hitting full employment. Macron's government has struggled to pass laws since losing its absolute majority, and the reshuffle is likely to intensify the race within Macron's camp to succeed him in the next presidential election in 2027.