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France's Prime Minister Resigns Hours After Cabinet Announcement: A Political Crisis Deepens

FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20254 min5,203 views
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Shortest-Lived French Prime Minister

  • 🇫🇷 Sébastien Lecornu, a centrist politician close to Emmanuel Macron, resigned as Prime Minister just hours after announcing his cabinet.
  • ⏱️ This marks the shortest tenure for a Prime Minister in modern French history, exacerbating the nation's political crisis.

Challenges in Forming a Majority

  • 🏛️ Lecornu's government lacked a majority in parliament, requiring support from both the right and the left.
  • ⚖️ Concessions made to the right on issues like immigration and budget cuts alienated the left.
  • 💔 Conversely, attempts to appease the left on issues like pension reform angered the right.
  • 📉 Lecornu stated that
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Sébastien LecornuEmmanuel MacronFrench Prime MinisterFrench ParliamentPolitical CrisisCabinet ResignationSnap ElectionsFar-RightNational RallyMarine Le Pen
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