Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, ending his brief time in office.
He became the shortest-serving French premier since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation hours after Lecornu announced the first names of his cabinet.
Lecornu, appointed less than a month ago, faced mounting pressure from both allies and opponents.
Cabinet Unveiling Sparks Political Backlash
Lecornu revealed his cabinet lineup only days before stepping down.
His selections immediately drew criticism across France’s political spectrum.
The conservative Republicans party condemned the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Opposition lawmakers accused Lecornu of recycling old political figures instead of promoting new voices.
Critics Cite Lack of Change and Internal Divisions
Observers criticised the government’s limited renewal, noting that 12 of 18 ministers served under François Bayrou.
Bayrou’s government collapsed after his removal on 8 September, deepening the current political turmoil.
Discontent spread within Macron’s centrist camp, further isolating Lecornu.
His resignation now exposes growing fractures within France’s leadership and signals continuing instability at the top.
