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France's government instability has deepened after the new prime minister dramatically resigned within hours of announcing a cabinet.

Rapid Exit Amid Political Instability

France's latest leader was the third PM in a twelve-month period, as the country continued to lurch from one political crisis to another. He stepped down hours before his first cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. France's leader approved the prime minister's resignation on Monday morning.

Strong Opposition Regarding New Cabinet

France's leader had faced strong opposition from opposition politicians when he revealed a fresh cabinet that was virtually unchanged since last recent ousting of his predecessor, the previous prime minister.

The presented administration was led by the president's supporters, leaving the administration almost unchanged.

Political Criticism

Political opponents said France's leader had reversed on the "major shift" with past politics that he had promised when he assumed office from the disliked Bayrou, who was ousted on the ninth of September over a proposed budget squeeze.

Future Political Direction

The question now is whether the national leader will decide to dissolve parliament and call another early vote.

The National Rally president, the head of Marine Le Pen's opposition group, said: "It's impossible to have a reestablishment of order without a new election and the parliament's termination."

He added, "Obviously Emmanuel Macron who decided this cabinet himself. He has understood nothing of the political situation we are in."

Election Demands

The opposition movement has advocated for another poll, thinking they can increase their seats and presence in the assembly.

The country has gone through a time of uncertainty and government instability since the president called an indecisive sudden poll last year. The assembly remains separated between the political factions: the progressive side, the nationalist group and the central bloc, with no absolute dominance.

Budget Pressure

A budget for next year must be approved within coming days, even though parliamentary groups are at loggerheads and Lecornu's tenure ended in less than a month.

No-Confidence Vote

Factions from the left to far right were to hold discussions on Monday to decide whether or not to approve to oust the prime minister in a opposition challenge, and it looked that the government would fall before it had even commenced functioning. The prime minister seemingly decided to resign before he could be dismissed.

Ministerial Appointments

Nearly all of the key cabinet roles announced on the night before remained the identical, including the legal affairs head as judicial department head and Rachida Dati as cultural affairs leader.

The position of economic policy head, which is essential as a fragmented legislature struggles to agree on a financial plan, went to a Macron ally, a presidential supporter who had earlier worked as industry and energy minister at the start of Macron's second term.

Surprise Appointment

In a shocking development, the president's political partner, a government partner who had worked as economy minister for seven years of his presidency, was reappointed to cabinet as military affairs head. This infuriated officials across the various parties, who saw it as a indication that there would be no doubt or alteration of the president's economic policies.