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France's political turmoil has deepened after the new prime minister unexpectedly quit within a short time of announcing a government.

Rapid Resignation During Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third PM in a single year, as the republic continued to lurch from one political crisis to another. He quit hours before his initial ministerial gathering on the beginning of the workweek. Macron accepted Lecornu's resignation on the start of the day.

Furious Criticism Regarding Fresh Government

Lecornu had faced furious criticism from political opponents when he announced a recent administration that was largely similar since last recent ousting of his preceding leader, the previous prime minister.

The proposed new government was led by the president's allies, leaving the government largely similar.

Political Criticism

Political opponents said the prime minister had reversed on the "profound break" with earlier approaches that he had promised when he took over from the disliked former PM, who was ousted on 9 September over a proposed budget squeeze.

Next Political Direction

The question now is whether the head of state will decide to terminate the legislature and call another sudden poll.

Jordan Bardella, the head of the opposition figure's far-right National Rally party, said: "We cannot achieve a reestablishment of order without a return to the ballot box and the national assembly being dissolved."

He continued, "Obviously Emmanuel Macron who chose this government himself. He has misinterpreted of the political situation we are in."

Vote Calls

The opposition movement has advocated for another poll, believing they can boost their representation and role in the assembly.

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

Financial Pressure

A financial plan for next year must be approved within coming days, even though parliamentary groups are at loggerheads and the prime minister's term ended in less than a month.

No-Confidence Vote

Factions from the progressive side to far right were to hold gatherings on the start of the week to decide whether or not to support to remove Lecornu in a parliamentary motion, and it appeared that the administration would fail before it had even started work. The prime minister seemingly decided to step down before he could be dismissed.

Cabinet Positions

Most of the big government posts revealed on Sunday night remained the unchanged, including the justice minister as justice minister and arts and heritage leader as cultural affairs leader.

The responsibility of financial affairs leader, which is essential as a divided parliament struggles to agree on a financial plan, went to Roland Lescure, a government partner who had earlier worked as economic sector leader at the beginning of the president's latest mandate.

Surprise Appointment

In a unexpected decision, a longtime Macron ally, a Macron ally who had served as economy minister for multiple terms of his term, came back to cabinet as national security leader. This angered politicians across the political divide, who considered it a sign that there would be no challenging or alteration of the president's economic policies.