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Why did France's prime minister resign?

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in office due to deep political divisions, inability to secure a parliamentary majority, and criticism over cabinet appointments. He cited political egos, lack of compromise among parties, and irreconcilable differences within the cabinet as reasons for his resignation.

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  • Prime Minister Le Corneau resigned after failing to secure support for his budget proposal. 8s
  • His new cabinet faced criticism for retaining ministers from the previous administration and controversial appointments. 17s
  • France's budget deficit is projected at 5.4% of GDP, with debt at 114% of GDP. 42s
  • President Macron's coalition is polling at 15%, behind both the far-right and left-wing alliances. 1m 12s
  • Le Corneau blamed the crisis on uncompromising political blocs in the National Assembly. 1m 30s
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France political turmoil sends ripples through markets
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CNBC
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France political turmoil sends ripples through markets

Lecornu said his proposal for a budget compromise failed to win support from both left and right political camps.

Macron gives Lecornu two days to salvage government after resignation
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Al Jazeera
16 hours ago
Macron gives Lecornu two days to salvage government after resignation

Lecornu cited irreconcilable differences within the newly formed cabinet, making decision-making impossible.

What's next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?
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Euronews
23 hours ago
What's next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's cabinet faced criticism for lacking renewal, with most ministers from the previous government.

French PM Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office
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Africanews
1 day ago
French PM Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office

Lecornu blamed political egos and accused opposition parties of being unwilling to compromise.

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France 24
1 day ago
Why did French PM resign just hours after unveiling his cabinet?

Lecornu, close to Macron, could not secure a parliamentary majority as attempts to gain support from both right and left failed due to conflicting demands.

French Prime Minister resigns just 26 days after taking office
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French Prime Minister resigns just 26 days after taking office

The government lost key allies and faced dissatisfaction from parties over cabinet appointments, particularly Bruno Le Maire as army minister.

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