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The French government instability has worsened after the freshly installed PM suddenly stepped down within a short time of announcing a cabinet.

Quick Exit Amid Government Instability

France's latest leader was the third premier in a year-long span, as the country continued to move from one political crisis to another. He stepped down a short time before his first cabinet meeting on the start of the week. France's leader approved Lecornu's resignation on Monday morning.

Strong Backlash Regarding New Cabinet

The prime minister had faced intense backlash from opposition politicians when he revealed a fresh cabinet that was mostly identical since last month's dismissal of his former PM, François Bayrou.

The presented administration was dominated by President Emmanuel Macron's supporters, leaving the cabinet almost unchanged.

Political Response

Political opponents said the prime minister had stepped back on the "major shift" with past politics that he had pledged when he took over from the disliked Bayrou, who was dismissed on 9 September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Government Course

The question now is whether the head of state will decide to dissolve parliament and call another sudden poll.

The National Rally president, the leader of the far-right leader's political movement, said: "There cannot be a restoration of calm without a fresh vote and the national assembly being dissolved."

He added, "Evidently France's leader who determined this government himself. He has understood nothing of the political situation we are in."

Vote Demands

The far-right party has advocated for another vote, confident they can boost their positions and role in parliament.

The nation has gone through a period of turmoil and parliamentary deadlock since the president called an unclear early vote last year. The assembly remains divided between the political factions: the progressive side, the conservative wing and the moderate faction, with no clear majority.

Financial Pressure

A financial plan for next year must be agreed within a short time, even though parliamentary groups are at loggerheads and the prime minister's term ended in barely three weeks.

No-Confidence Vote

Political groups from the progressive side to conservative wing were to hold meetings on Monday to decide whether or not to vote to oust the prime minister in a opposition challenge, and it seemed that the administration would fall before it had even started work. France's leader reportedly decided to leave before he could be removed.

Ministerial Appointments

The majority of the big government posts declared on the night before remained the unchanged, including Gérald Darmanin as justice minister and arts and heritage leader as culture minister.

The responsibility of economy minister, which is vital as a divided parliament struggles to approve a budget, went to Roland Lescure, a presidential supporter who had previously served as industry and energy minister at the commencement of the president's latest mandate.

Surprise Selection

In a unexpected decision, the president's political partner, a government partner who had worked as economy minister for seven years of his presidency, came back to administration as defence minister. This angered politicians across the spectrum, who saw it as a signal that there would be no doubt or modification of Macron's pro-business stance.