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France's political turmoil has worsened after the recently appointed premier dramatically resigned within a short time of announcing a government.

Rapid Exit Amid Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third premier in a twelve-month period, as the country continued to lurch from one parliamentary instability to another. He quit a short time before his opening government session on Monday afternoon. Macron approved Lecornu's resignation on the beginning of Monday.

Strong Backlash Over New Cabinet

France's leader had faced strong opposition from opposition politicians when he presented a fresh cabinet that was largely similar since last month's removal of his predecessor, the previous prime minister.

The announced cabinet was led by Macron's supporters, leaving the cabinet largely similar.

Opposition Criticism

Opposition parties said Lecornu had backtracked on the "major shift" with previous policies that he had pledged when he assumed office from the unpopular former PM, who was dismissed on the ninth of September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Government Course

The uncertainty now is whether the president will decide to terminate the legislature and call another sudden poll.

The National Rally president, the president of the far-right leader's far-right National Rally party, said: "We cannot achieve a return to stability without a fresh vote and the legislature's dismissal."

He added, "Evidently Emmanuel Macron who determined this government himself. He has understood nothing of the current circumstances we are in."

Election Calls

The opposition movement has pushed for another vote, thinking they can boost their positions and influence in parliament.

The nation has gone through a period of uncertainty and government instability since the national leader called an unclear early vote last year. The legislature remains split between the three blocs: the progressive side, the conservative wing and the central bloc, with no clear majority.

Budget Pressure

A budget for next year must be approved within coming days, even though political parties are at loggerheads and Lecornu's tenure ended in barely three weeks.

No-Confidence Vote

Factions from the left to conservative wing were to hold gatherings on the start of the week to decide whether or not to support to dismiss Lecornu in a opposition challenge, and it seemed that the cabinet would fail before it had even begun operating. Lecornu reportedly decided to leave before he could be ousted.

Ministerial Positions

Most of the big government posts declared on the night before remained the unchanged, including Gérald Darmanin as judicial department head and Rachida Dati as cultural affairs leader.

The position of economy minister, which is crucial as a fragmented legislature struggles to approve a budget, went to Roland Lescure, a Macron ally who had previously served as industry and energy minister at the start of the president's latest mandate.

Surprise Selection

In a shocking development, Bruno Le Maire, a Macron ally who had acted as financial affairs leader for seven years of his term, returned to cabinet as military affairs head. This enraged officials across the political divide, who viewed it as a indication that there would be no doubt or change of his corporate-friendly approach.