The French president faces calls from the furthest ends of the political spectrum to resign. They are likely to grow louder the longer he takes to resolve the political crisis.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government could collapse after three months in power due to a coalition of right- and left-leaning political parties opposing a recent budget move.

French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over the re-opening of Notre-Dame cathedral, with a number of world leaders present.