The French President's office announced that President Emmanuel Macron accepted, on Monday, the resignation of Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne.

Bourne's resignation comes in the wake of recent political tensions over controversial immigration legislation backed by Macron's government to boost the government's ability to deport some foreigners, among other measures.

Born assumed the prime ministership in May 2022 after Macron won a second term, and she was the second female prime minister in France.

The statement issued by Macron's office said that Bourne will continue to deal with the government's daily internal issues until a new prime minister is appointed.

This comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to give new momentum to his second term before the European Parliament elections and the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

Macron sparked speculation about a government reshuffle in December by promising a new political initiative, after 2023 witnessed political crises resulting from controversial reforms to the pension system and immigration laws.