French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday after less than two years in office.
“Ms Elisabeth Borne today submitted the resignation of the government to the president, who accepted it,” the presidency said in a statement.
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked her for “work in the service of our nation that has been exemplary every day.”
Borne’s resignation coincides with recent political tensions over contentious immigration legislation backed by Macron to enhance the government’s ability to deport some foreigners
His office did not name her successor but she will act as caretaker until a new government is named.
Borne became the second female prime minister of France in May 2022.
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