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The French political crisis has intensified after the new prime minister dramatically resigned within hours of forming a government.

Rapid Departure Amid Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third French prime minister in a single year, as the country continued to move from one government turmoil to another. He resigned a short time before his first cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. France's leader received the prime minister's resignation on the start of the day.

Furious Backlash Regarding Fresh Government

France's leader had faced furious criticism from rival parties when he announced a recent administration that was largely similar since last previous month's removal of his predecessor, François Bayrou.

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

Political Criticism

Rival groups said Lecornu had reversed on the "profound break" with past politics that he had vowed when he assumed office from the disliked former PM, who was dismissed on the ninth of September over a proposed budget squeeze.

Next Political Direction

The question now is whether the national leader will decide to dissolve parliament and call another early vote.

The National Rally president, the leader of Marine Le Pen's opposition group, said: "There cannot be a restoration of calm without a fresh vote and the legislature's dismissal."

He added, "Evidently Emmanuel Macron who chose this cabinet himself. He has understood nothing of the current circumstances we are in."

Vote Demands

The far-right party has pushed for another vote, thinking they can expand their positions and influence in the legislature.

The country has gone through a time of instability and political crisis since the president called an inconclusive snap election last year. The assembly remains divided between the main groups: the progressive side, the conservative wing and the centre, with no absolute dominance.

Financial Deadline

A financial plan for next year must be agreed within weeks, even though parliamentary groups are at disagreement and Lecornu's tenure ended in under four weeks.

No-Confidence Motion

Parties from the left to far right were to hold gatherings on Monday to decide whether or not to vote to dismiss Lecornu in a parliamentary motion, and it appeared that the administration would collapse before it had even commenced functioning. The prime minister reportedly decided to resign before he could be removed.

Ministerial Appointments

Nearly all of the major ministerial positions declared on Sunday night remained the unchanged, including the legal affairs head as legal affairs leader and Rachida Dati as arts department head.

The role of economy minister, which is essential as a fragmented legislature struggles to pass a spending package, went to Roland Lescure, a government partner who had formerly acted as economic sector leader at the beginning of the president's latest mandate.

Surprise Appointment

In a unexpected decision, the president's political partner, a Macron ally who had acted as financial affairs leader for multiple terms of his presidency, was reappointed to administration as military affairs head. This enraged leaders across the political divide, who viewed it as a indication that there would be no questioning or alteration of his corporate-friendly approach.