French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has stepped down from his position, just hours after unveiling his new cabinet. The resignation was confirmed by the Elysée Palace after a meeting between Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron.
Lecornu’s decision to resign comes amid widespread criticism over the composition of his cabinet. Several parties in the National Assembly opposed the cabinet, arguing that it was largely the same as his predecessor François Bayrou’s.
The opposition parties had threatened to reject the cabinet, citing a lack of change and new perspectives. This move has plunged France into further political uncertainty, with the government struggling to pass key legislation.
President Macron has accepted Lecornu’s resignation and will now begin the process of appointing a new prime minister. The search for a replacement will likely be a challenging task, given the current political climate in France.
