France PM Sebastian Lecornu resigns after less than a month; Full details

Sebastien Lecornu was appointed Prime Minister of France on 9 September. However, immediately after the announcement of his cabinet, he faced severe criticism from both his own party and the opposition.

Paris: France Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned as Prime Minister on Monday. His tenure lasted less than a month, making him France's shortest-serving Prime Minister. This resignation is being seen as a sign of a deep crisis in French politics.

Criticism Rises After Cabinet Announcement

Sebastien Lecornu was appointed Prime Minister of France on 9 September. However, immediately after the announcement of his cabinet, he faced severe criticism from both his own party and the opposition. Of the 18 members of Lecornu's cabinet, 12 were the same leaders who served in the previous Government. This led to his rejection as a new and effective leader. Consequently, Lecornu was forced to resign before presenting his government's roadmap to the National Assembly on Tuesday.

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Major Problems For France: Rising Deficit And Debt

Lecornu's resignation has increased political instability in France and increased pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has previously led a minority government three times. Lecornu was tasked with passing a balanced budget in Parliament to reduce the growing fiscal deficit. However, France's economic situation remains dire. France's fiscal deficit is projected to be 5.8% of GDP in 2024, while debt has reached 113%. This is significantly higher than EU rules, which limit the deficit to 3%.

Political Crisis and Opposition Pressure

Following Sebastien Lecornu's resignation, Jordan Bardella, leader of the right-wing National Rally (RN), has called for early parliamentary elections. Speaking to the media at party headquarters with Marine Le Pen, he said that France needs a stable government as soon as possible. Discontent is also growing within President Macron's party, weakening his political position.

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Resignation of France Prime Minister

Sebastien Lecornu reflects the country's political and economic challenges. The growing economic deficit and political instability remain concerns for France. It remains to be seen what direction the French government will take in the future. Meanwhile, President Macron faces the daunting challenge of restoring stability and implementing economic reforms.