France's PM Steps Down Following Barely Three Weeks Amid Extensive Condemnation of Freshly Appointed Ministers

France's political crisis has intensified after the recently appointed premier unexpectedly quit within a short time of forming a administration.

Quick Departure Amid Political Turmoil

Sébastien Lecornu was the third French prime minister in a year-long span, as the republic continued to move from one parliamentary instability to another. He resigned moments before his opening government session on the beginning of the workweek. France's leader accepted Lecornu's resignation on Monday morning.

Furious Opposition Over New Government

France's leader had faced furious criticism from political opponents when he announced a fresh cabinet that was virtually unchanged since last recent dismissal of his predecessor, the previous prime minister.

The presented administration was controlled by Macron's political partners, leaving the cabinet almost unchanged.

Political Response

Political opponents said France's leader had backtracked on the "significant change" with past politics that he had promised when he took over from the unfavored Bayrou, who was dismissed on September 9th over a planned spending cuts.

Next Political Direction

The issue now is whether the president will decide to dissolve parliament and call another sudden poll.

Jordan Bardella, the head of Marine Le Pen's political movement, said: "There cannot be a restoration of calm without a fresh vote and the parliament's termination."

He added, "Evidently Emmanuel Macron who determined this administration himself. He has misinterpreted of the political situation we are in."

Vote Calls

The opposition movement has advocated for another poll, thinking they can increase their representation and role in parliament.

France has gone through a period of uncertainty and parliamentary deadlock since the national leader called an inconclusive snap election last year. The assembly remains split between the main groups: the liberal wing, the conservative wing and the moderate faction, with no absolute dominance.

Budget Pressure

A financial plan for next year must be passed within a short time, even though parliamentary groups are at disagreement and Lecornu's tenure ended in less than a month.

No-Confidence Vote

Parties from the left to far right were to hold discussions on Monday to decide whether or not to support to oust France's leader in a opposition challenge, and it seemed that the government would collapse before it had even begun operating. The prime minister reportedly decided to resign before he could be dismissed.

Cabinet Positions

Nearly all of the key cabinet roles announced on Sunday night remained the same, including Gérald Darmanin as legal affairs leader and arts and heritage leader as culture minister.

The role of economy minister, which is crucial as a divided parliament struggles to approve a budget, went to Roland Lescure, a Macron ally who had previously served as business and power head at the commencement of the president's latest mandate.

Surprise Selection

In a surprise move, a longtime Macron ally, a government partner who had served as financial affairs leader for an extended period of his leadership, was reappointed to government as military affairs head. This angered leaders across the spectrum, who saw it as a sign that there would be no doubt or modification of his corporate-friendly approach.