😮 France's political scene just served up a shocker: Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, mere hours after unveiling his new cabinet. It’s like a Netflix plot twist you didn’t see coming! 🍿
Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, spent weeks in talks with various parties before revealing his team on October 5. Expectations were high, but the lineup triggered criticism from both the right and the left. Some said it leaned too far right, others argued it wasn’t bold enough.
According to a statement from the Elysee Palace, 'Mr. Sebastien Lecornu has submitted the resignation of his government to the President of the Republic, who has accepted it.'
Appointed just last month, Lecornu became the fifth prime minister in two years under Macron. His sudden exit underscores the ongoing volatility since the 2022 re-election, when no party secured a clear majority in parliament.
The snap parliamentary election called last year further fragmented the political landscape, leaving France divided. Far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella seized the moment, calling for another election: 'There can be no return to stability without a return to the polls and the dissolution of the National Assembly,' he said.
With France’s political rollercoaster showing no signs of stopping, the nation—and its young audience craving fresh, clear insights—will be watching closely for what happens next. 🎢
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France's new prime minister resigns hours after naming cabinet
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