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The French government instability has intensified after the freshly installed PM unexpectedly quit within moments of forming a cabinet.

Quick Exit During Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third PM in a twelve-month period, as the republic continued to move from one parliamentary instability to another. He stepped down hours before his opening government session on Monday afternoon. The president accepted Lecornu's resignation on Monday morning.

Furious Opposition Regarding New Cabinet

France's leader had faced furious criticism from political opponents when he revealed a new government that was virtually unchanged since last month's dismissal of his former PM, his predecessor.

The presented administration was dominated by Macron's allies, leaving the administration largely similar.

Political Reaction

Rival groups said Lecornu had stepped back on the "profound break" with past politics that he had vowed when he came to power from the unpopular former PM, who was ousted on 9 September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Political Direction

The issue now is whether the national leader will decide to end the current assembly and call another early vote.

Jordan Bardella, the head of the opposition figure's far-right National Rally party, said: "It's impossible to have a restoration of calm without a new election and the national assembly being dissolved."

He stated, "Obviously the president who chose this administration himself. He has failed to comprehend of the political situation we are in."

Vote Calls

The far-right party has advocated for another election, thinking they can boost their seats and influence in parliament.

The country has gone through a period of turmoil and parliamentary deadlock since the president called an unclear early vote last year. The parliament remains separated between the three blocs: the progressive side, the far right and the centre, with no absolute dominance.

Budget Deadline

A budget for next year must be agreed within weeks, even though government factions are at disagreement and Lecornu's tenure ended in under four weeks.

No-Confidence Vote

Factions from the progressive side to far right were to hold discussions on Monday to decide whether or not to vote to oust France's leader in a no-confidence vote, and it seemed that the government would collapse before it had even started work. The prime minister reportedly decided to leave before he could be removed.

Ministerial Appointments

Most of the big government posts announced on the previous evening remained the identical, including the justice minister as justice minister and the culture minister as arts department head.

The position of economy minister, which is crucial as a fragmented legislature struggles to pass a financial plan, went to Roland Lescure, a government partner who had previously served as business and power head at the beginning of his current leadership period.

Surprise Selection

In a surprise move, Bruno Le Maire, a government partner who had served as economy minister for seven years of his presidency, was reappointed to cabinet as military affairs head. This infuriated leaders across the political divide, who viewed it as a sign that there would be no questioning or modification of his corporate-friendly approach.