Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday, weeks after his recent appointment.
His resignation makes him the shortest-serving French prime minister since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation hours after Lecornu revealed his new cabinet.
Lecornu’s departure signals another crisis in France’s unstable political environment.
Cabinet Appointment Sparks Controversy
Lecornu faced immediate criticism after unveiling his government less than a month into office.
His own allies and opposition parties condemned his cabinet choices as disappointing.
The conservative Republicans opposed the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Critics argued Lecornu prioritized familiar faces over introducing new talent to government.
Critics Condemn Lack of Innovation
Twelve of Lecornu’s 18 ministers previously served under former prime minister François Bayrou.
Observers said recycling ministers highlighted a failure to deliver meaningful political change.
Lecornu’s short tenure and repetitive appointments fueled frustration within both the government and public.
His resignation emphasized the continuing instability and challenges in French politics.
