Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, ending his service after only a few weeks.
His resignation made him France’s shortest-serving prime minister since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation hours after Lecornu revealed his new cabinet.
The abrupt departure highlighted growing instability in French politics.
Cabinet Sparks Immediate Controversy
Lecornu faced harsh criticism after naming his ministers, angering both allies and opponents.
The conservative Republicans objected to Bruno Le Maire returning as defence minister.
Critics argued the cabinet lacked innovation and failed to reflect the public’s desire for change.
Critics Decry Recycled Leadership
Twelve of Lecornu’s eighteen ministers previously served under former prime minister François Bayrou.
Observers saw the repeated appointments as a sign of stagnation in government.
The criticism underscored public frustration and dissatisfaction with the current political direction in France.
