French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday following recent political turmoil over a new immigration law, paving the way for President Emmanuel Macron to seek fresh momentum by appointing a new government in coming days. The shakeup was widely seen as an attempt by the 46-year-old centrist Macron to head off a looming lame-duck status. Macron`s term is to end in 2027, and he won`t be able to run again for president in line with the French Constitution.

In her resignation letter, Borne suggested she resigned at Macron`s request, citing the president`s `will` to `appoint a new prime minister.` Borne`s resignation followed the passage late last month of contentious immigration legislation backed by Macron aimed at strengthening the government`s ability to deport some foreigners, among other measures.