French PM Manuel Valls has submitted the government's resignation to President Francois Hollande and has been asked to form a new cabinet.
The government was badly shaken on Sunday by criticism over its handling of the economy by economy minister Arnaud Montebourg.
Moments after Mr Valls's resignation Mr Hollande issued a statement.
He asked Mr Valls to set up a new cabinet "consistent with the direction [Mr Hollande] has set for the country".
