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France's political crisis has deepened after the new prime minister suddenly stepped down within hours of appointing a administration.

Quick Departure Amid Political Turmoil

France's latest leader was the third PM in a single year, as the republic continued to lurch from one political crisis to another. He stepped down moments before his opening government session on the beginning of the workweek. The president received the prime minister's resignation on the beginning of Monday.

Intense Criticism Regarding New Cabinet

Lecornu had faced strong opposition from political opponents when he presented a fresh cabinet that was largely similar since last previous month's dismissal of his preceding leader, the previous prime minister.

The announced cabinet was led by Macron's supporters, leaving the government almost unchanged.

Opposition Reaction

Political opponents said France's leader had stepped back on the "profound break" with earlier approaches that he had promised when he came to power from the disliked previous leader, who was dismissed on the ninth of September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Next Political Course

The question now is whether the national leader will decide to end the current assembly and call another snap election.

The National Rally president, the head of the opposition figure's political movement, said: "It's impossible to have a return to stability without a fresh vote and the legislature's dismissal."

He added, "Evidently Emmanuel Macron who decided this cabinet himself. He has failed to comprehend of the current circumstances we are in."

Election Demands

The opposition movement has demanded another vote, believing they can increase their positions and presence 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 parliament remains separated between the main groups: the progressive side, the conservative wing and the moderate faction, with no absolute dominance.

Budget Deadline

A financial plan for next year must be approved within coming days, even though government factions are at odds and his leadership ended in less than a month.

Opposition Motion

Factions from the progressive side to far right were to hold gatherings on Monday to decide whether or not to support to oust the prime minister in a no-confidence vote, and it appeared that the government would fail before it had even commenced functioning. The prime minister apparently decided to step down before he could be dismissed.

Cabinet Appointments

Nearly all of the key cabinet roles declared on the previous evening remained the identical, including Gérald Darmanin as legal affairs leader and the culture minister as arts department head.

The responsibility of economy minister, which is essential as a divided parliament struggles to approve a budget, went to a Macron ally, a Macron ally who had formerly acted as business and power head at the beginning of his current leadership period.

Surprise Appointment

In a surprise move, the president's political partner, a presidential supporter who had acted as economic policy head for seven years of his presidency, was reappointed to cabinet as military affairs head. This infuriated leaders across the various parties, who viewed it as a signal that there would be no challenging or alteration of Macron's pro-business stance.