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The French political turmoil has worsened after the new prime minister dramatically resigned within moments of announcing a government.

Rapid Departure During Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third premier in a twelve-month period, as the country continued to move from one government turmoil to another. He resigned hours before his initial ministerial gathering on the start of the week. Macron received Lecornu's resignation on the start of the day.

Strong Criticism Over New Government

The prime minister had faced strong opposition from opposition politicians when he revealed a recent administration that was virtually unchanged since last month's removal of his predecessor, François Bayrou.

The announced cabinet was led by Macron's political partners, leaving the cabinet almost unchanged.

Political Reaction

Opposition parties said France's leader had backtracked on the "profound break" with previous policies that he had vowed when he assumed office from the unfavored previous leader, who was ousted on September 9th over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Government Direction

The issue now is whether the head of state will decide to dissolve parliament and call another sudden poll.

The National Rally president, the president of the opposition figure's far-right National Rally party, said: "We cannot achieve a return to stability without a return to the ballot box and the national assembly being dissolved."

He stated, "Obviously Emmanuel Macron who chose this cabinet himself. He has understood nothing of the present conditions we are in."

Vote Calls

The opposition movement has demanded another vote, believing they can boost their seats and presence in parliament.

The nation has gone through a phase of turmoil and political crisis since the centrist Macron called an inconclusive snap election last year. The legislature remains separated between the main groups: the liberal wing, the conservative wing and the moderate faction, with no absolute dominance.

Financial Deadline

A financial plan for next year must be agreed within weeks, even though political parties are at disagreement and the prime minister's term ended in barely three weeks.

No-Confidence Motion

Parties from the left to conservative wing were to hold meetings on Monday to decide whether or not to vote to dismiss the prime minister in a no-confidence vote, and it appeared that the government would fail before it had even begun operating. Lecornu reportedly decided to resign before he could be removed.

Cabinet Appointments

Most of the major ministerial positions revealed on Sunday night remained the unchanged, including Gérald Darmanin as justice minister and arts and heritage leader as culture minister.

The position of economic policy head, which is crucial as a divided parliament struggles to agree on a financial plan, went to the president's supporter, a Macron ally who had previously served as industry and energy minister at the commencement of Macron's second term.

Unexpected Appointment

In a unexpected decision, a longtime Macron ally, a Macron ally who had worked as economic policy head for multiple terms of his leadership, was reappointed to cabinet as national security leader. This enraged politicians across the various parties, who viewed it as a sign that there would be no questioning or modification of Macron's pro-business stance.