Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, only weeks after taking office.
His departure makes him the shortest-serving French premier since 1958.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted Lecornu’s resignation shortly after the prime minister announced his new cabinet.
The resignation exposed a fresh crisis within France’s political system.
Cabinet Decisions Spark Controversy
Lecornu faced harsh criticism immediately after unveiling his ministerial lineup.
Conservative Republicans objected to reassigning former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.
Opponents accused Lecornu of prioritizing loyalty over innovation in selecting his team.
Political analysts noted that the cabinet failed to signal meaningful change or reform.
Critics Highlight Lack of Renewal
Twelve of Lecornu’s 18 ministers had served under former prime minister François Bayrou before his September ousting.
Observers called the cabinet a continuation of past administrations rather than a fresh start.
The lineup reinforced criticism that Lecornu ignored calls for modernization and reform.
His resignation underscored growing dissatisfaction among both political allies and the public.
