France’s Premier Resigns as Macron Considers Replacement

Francois Bayrou resigned as France’s prime minister Tuesday, putting the onus on President Emmanuel Macron to quickly name a new premier who can stabilize the country’s urgent fiscal situation.

Macron said he would tap a new prime minister in the coming days. Bayrou submitted his resignation and will remain as a caretaker until a successor is named, according to Macron’s office.