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The French political crisis has deepened after the recently appointed premier unexpectedly quit within hours of appointing a government.

Rapid Departure Amid Government Turmoil

France's latest leader was the third premier in a year-long span, as the nation continued to stumble from one parliamentary instability to another. He resigned hours before his first cabinet meeting on the beginning of the workweek. The president received his resignation on the start of the day.

Intense Backlash Regarding New Cabinet

France's leader had faced intense backlash from rival parties when he presented a new government that was largely similar since last previous month's removal of his preceding leader, the previous prime minister.

The proposed new government was dominated by President Emmanuel Macron's allies, leaving the administration almost unchanged.

Political Reaction

Opposition parties said France's leader had stepped back on the "significant change" with earlier approaches that he had pledged when he came to power from the disliked Bayrou, who was dismissed on 9 September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Future Government Direction

The issue now is whether the national leader will decide to terminate the legislature and call another snap election.

Marine Le Pen's political ally, the head of the far-right leader's far-right National Rally party, said: "We cannot achieve a reestablishment of order without a new election and the legislature's dismissal."

He added, "It was very clearly France's leader who determined this administration himself. He has failed to comprehend of the political situation we are in."

Election Calls

The far-right party has pushed for another poll, confident they can boost their seats and role in the legislature.

The country has gone through a period of instability and parliamentary deadlock since the national leader called an inconclusive snap election last year. The assembly remains split between the political factions: the left, the far right and the centre, with no absolute dominance.

Budget Deadline

A budget for next year must be passed within weeks, even though parliamentary groups are at odds and the prime minister's term ended in under four weeks.

No-Confidence Vote

Political groups from the progressive side to far right were to hold meetings on Monday to decide whether or not to approve to dismiss the prime minister in a no-confidence vote, and it appeared that the administration would fall before it had even commenced functioning. Lecornu reportedly decided to step down before he could be dismissed.

Cabinet Appointments

Most of the key cabinet roles announced on Sunday night remained the same, including Gérald Darmanin as justice minister and the culture minister as cultural affairs leader.

The position of economic policy head, which is vital as a split assembly struggles to agree on a spending package, went to the president's supporter, a presidential supporter who had formerly acted as business and power head at the beginning of Macron's second term.

Unexpected Selection

In a surprise move, the president's political partner, a presidential supporter who had served as economy minister for multiple terms of his presidency, came back to administration as military affairs head. This enraged politicians across the various parties, who saw it as a indication that there would be no challenging or modification of his corporate-friendly approach.