Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday, ending his brief and troubled time in office.
He became the shortest-serving French prime minister since 1958.
His resignation came only weeks after his appointment, deepening France’s ongoing political turmoil.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted Lecornu’s resignation early Monday, shortly after the new cabinet’s unveiling.
Cabinet Choices Ignite Political Backlash
Lecornu revealed his government’s first lineup just hours before stepping down.
He had served less than a month before facing intense criticism from both allies and rivals.
Lawmakers from his own coalition condemned several ministerial appointments as misguided and uninspired.
Opposition parties accused Lecornu of recycling old faces instead of promoting fresh leadership.
Discontent Over Familiar Faces in Power
The conservative Republicans reacted angrily to the appointment of Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Many viewed Le Maire’s return as a political misstep and a symbol of stagnation.
Twelve of the 18 ministers had already served under former prime minister François Bayrou, ousted on 8 September.
Critics argued that Lecornu’s government lacked innovation and failed to inspire public confidence.
