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France's political turmoil has intensified after the new prime minister dramatically resigned within moments of forming a government.

Swift Departure Amid Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third premier in a single year, as the country continued to move from one government turmoil to another. He resigned hours before his opening government session on Monday afternoon. The president accepted the prime minister's resignation on the beginning of Monday.

Furious Criticism Over New Government

Lecornu had faced strong opposition from political opponents when he revealed a fresh cabinet that was virtually unchanged since last previous month's removal of his predecessor, François Bayrou.

The proposed new government was led by Macron's supporters, leaving the cabinet almost unchanged.

Rival Reaction

Rival groups said the prime minister had stepped back on the "major shift" with earlier approaches that he had promised when he took over from the disliked former PM, who was removed on the ninth of September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Political Course

The uncertainty now is whether the head of state will decide to end the current assembly and call another sudden poll.

Jordan Bardella, the leader of the far-right leader's far-right National Rally party, said: "There cannot be a restoration of calm without a return to the ballot box and the legislature's dismissal."

He continued, "Obviously Emmanuel Macron who decided this government himself. He has misinterpreted of the current circumstances we are in."

Election Calls

The National Rally has advocated for another poll, confident they can expand their representation and presence in the legislature.

The country has gone through a phase of instability and government instability since the president called an inconclusive snap election last year. The assembly remains separated between the three blocs: the left, the nationalist group and the moderate faction, with no clear majority.

Financial Pressure

A budget for next year must be approved within weeks, even though parliamentary groups are at loggerheads and his leadership ended in barely three weeks.

No-Confidence Vote

Factions from the left to far right were to hold discussions on Monday to decide whether or not to support to dismiss Lecornu in a opposition challenge, and it seemed that the government would fall before it had even started work. Lecornu seemingly decided to step down before he could be dismissed.

Cabinet Appointments

Nearly all of the key cabinet roles declared on the night before remained the identical, including Gérald Darmanin as justice minister and Rachida Dati as culture minister.

The responsibility of financial affairs leader, which is vital as a divided parliament struggles to approve a financial plan, went to the president's supporter, a Macron ally who had earlier worked as economic sector leader at the start of Macron's second term.

Unexpected Selection

In a surprise move, Bruno Le Maire, a presidential supporter who had acted as financial affairs leader for multiple terms of his presidency, returned to government as national security leader. This enraged politicians across the political divide, who considered it a indication that there would be no questioning or change of the president's economic policies.