Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, weeks after taking office.
His departure makes him France’s shortest-serving prime minister since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron approved the resignation hours after Lecornu announced his new cabinet.
The resignation intensified political instability and highlighted fractures within Macron’s government.
Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy
Lecornu faced immediate backlash after naming his cabinet less than a month into his term.
Republicans protested the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Opposition leaders criticised the lineup for lacking fresh faces and innovation.
Many accused Lecornu of repeating political choices from previous administrations instead of offering change.
Critics Condemn Lack of Renewal
Twelve of Lecornu’s 18 ministers had already served under former prime minister François Bayrou.
Bayrou left office on 8 September, leaving the government in a fragile state.
Observers argued that recycling ministers reinforced public perception of stagnation and weak leadership.
Lecornu’s resignation reflected growing dissatisfaction with France’s political direction and governance style.
