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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned just weeks after his appointment by President Emmanuel Macron. His resignation follows immediate criticism of his cabinet lineup, particularly the controversial appointment of Bruno Le Maire as Defence Minister. Opposition leaders including Jordan Bardella slammed the new government as representing mere continuity rather than change. The quick resignation signals deepening political instability in France amid ongoing protests and economic challenges.

Key Points: French PM Sebastien Lecornu Resigns Weeks After Macron Appointment

  • Lecornu resigned after facing criticism over his cabinet appointments from both allies and opposition
  • Bruno Le Maire's return as Defence Minister sparked outrage among conservative Republicans
  • National Rally leader Jordan Bardella criticized the government for representing mere continuity
  • The resignation comes amid ongoing protests and political instability in France
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French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigns after few weeks in office

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after just weeks in office amid cabinet controversy, deepening France's political crisis under Macron.

"new cabinet just represents continuity - Jordan Bardella"

Paris, Oct 6

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, indicating a renewed crisis in the country's politics. His resignation comes just weeks after his appointment.

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation on Monday morning, hours after Lecornu revealed first names of his government, Euro News reported.

After unveiling his cabinet, Lecornu has faced criticism from his own camp and the opposition. The conservative Republicans party has expressed outrage over the return of France's former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as Defence Minister, reports cited.

On Sunday, Lecornu announced the cabinet lineup, which included Bruno Le Maire, who served as French Economy Minister from 2017 to 2024, being named as Defence Minister, while Roland Lescure was appointed as France's Economy Minister. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot continued to keep his portfolio. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin also kept their posts, Xinhua News Agency reported. Culture Minister Rachida Dati continued to retain his post. The French presidency revealed 18 names, which included 16 ministers and two ministers delegate.

After the unveiling of the cabinet line-up, National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella criticised the appointment. In a social media post, he said that new cabinet just "represents continuity" of the old government.

On September 9, French President Emmanuel Macron named then-Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's PM. Lecornu (39) served as French Defence Minister for over three years and is considered close ally of Macron.

Unlike previous delays in naming a new Prime Minister, Macron had last month quickly appointed Lecornu, signaling urgency in stabilising the political and economic situation.

Mathilde Panot, president of the La France Insoumise parliamentary group, had condemned Lecornu's nomination as a "provocation" amid the rising protests. She had accused Macron of pursuing "the same policy for the rich, who are in the minority in the Assembly and the country."

Following his appointment, Lecornu, in his message shared on his social media account, thanked Macron for his trust and praised outgoing PM Francois Bayrou for his "courage" in defending his convictions.

Macron made the appointment a day after Bayrou and his cabinet were ousted in a parliamentary confidence vote over his proposal to reduce public spending. Later, Bayrou tendered his resignation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is what happens when governments prioritize political games over public welfare. The same ministers being shuffled around shows lack of fresh thinking. India should learn from this - we need stable leadership that focuses on development.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how quickly governments can change in parliamentary systems. The criticism about "continuity" resonates - sometimes new faces are needed for real change. 🤔
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Arjun K
At 39, Lecornu was quite young for a PM role. Shows that age shouldn't be a barrier to leadership positions. Hope Indian politics also gives more opportunities to younger leaders with fresh ideas.
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Kavya N
The protests and political instability in France remind me how important it is for governments to maintain public trust. Frequent changes in leadership create uncertainty for citizens and investors alike.
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Michael C
While I understand the criticism, I think we should be respectful of other countries' political processes. Every democracy has its challenges and strengths. Hope France finds stable leadership soon.

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