Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday, ending his brief tenure after only a few weeks.
His departure made him the shortest-serving prime minister since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation on Monday morning, only hours after Lecornu announced his cabinet.
The move deepened the growing political crisis already unsettling the French government.
Cabinet Choices Trigger Backlash
Lecornu, appointed less than a month ago, quickly faced anger from both allies and opponents.
Members of his own party and the opposition condemned his cabinet selections.
The conservative Republicans party objected to the return of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Critics said Lecornu ignored calls for renewal and relied too heavily on familiar figures.
Familiar Faces Stir Discontent
Twelve of the 18 ministers had already served under François Bayrou, who was removed on 8 September.
Observers claimed the new government recycled old leadership instead of promoting fresh talent.
The backlash eroded Lecornu’s authority and left his position untenable.
His resignation signalled continued instability at the heart of Macron’s administration.
