Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister on Monday after serving less than a month in office.
His resignation made him the shortest-serving prime minister in France since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation just hours after Lecornu revealed his new cabinet.
The move deepened France’s ongoing political instability and triggered another government crisis.
Cabinet Choices Ignite Political Backlash
Lecornu faced strong criticism from both allies and opponents immediately after announcing his ministers.
Members of his own camp accused him of ignoring calls for renewal in government.
Opposition leaders denounced his cabinet as uninspired and overly dependent on past figures.
The conservative Republicans reacted angrily to Bruno Le Maire’s appointment as defence minister.
Le Maire’s return, after serving as economy minister, fuelled outrage among party members demanding change.
Familiar Faces Undermine Promise of Renewal
Critics noted that 12 of 18 ministers had previously worked under former prime minister François Bayrou.
Bayrou’s government fell on 8 September, yet many of his ministers retained positions in Lecornu’s team.
Observers claimed the recycled lineup betrayed Macron’s pledge to refresh his administration.
Lecornu’s failure to deliver new leadership ultimately eroded his credibility and forced his departure.
