Emmanuel Macron’s legacy could be irreversibly tarnished as he prepares to abandon his flagship pension reform in the hope of avoiding snap elections.

Sebastien Lecornu's remarks came as he was set to wrap up talks with various parties and report back to President Emmanuel Macron on whether he has found a way to end France's worst political crisis in decades.

Making matters all the more complicated was the start of their love story, which began when Macron was a teen and a student at a private school in Amiens, his hometown. There he met Brigitte, his literature teacher, who was at the time married, sharing three kids with her then-husband.

French President Emmanuel Macron faces increased pressure to resign after the collapse of his latest government.

After eight years in office, Emmanuel Macron's position as president is coming under increasing pressure as France's political crisis escalates.

France’s outgoing prime minister has until Wednesday evening to find a way out of the political crisis with opposition parties.