France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just hours after appointing his cabinet, deepening the country’s political crisis. A close ally of President Macron, Lecornu faced criticism from across the political spectrum over his cabinet choices. His resignation—after less than a month in office—makes him Macron’s fifth prime minister in two years and reflects ongoing instability since Macron’s 2022 re-election without a parliamentary majority. Far-right leader Jordan Bardella has called for new elections and the dissolution of the National Assembly.
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