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Why did the French Prime Minister resign?

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after just 26 days due to the collapse of his government, inability to secure a parliamentary majority, and loss of key political allies. Conflicting demands from both right and left parties made coalition-building impossible, particularly over cabinet appointments and policy concessions.

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Why did French PM resign just hours after unveiling his cabinet?

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  • Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister after failing to secure a parliamentary majority. 35s
  • Lecornu's efforts to form a coalition were hampered by irreconcilable demands from both right and left parties. 53s
  • His resignation makes him the shortest-serving prime minister under the Fifth Republic. 1m 46s
  • President Emmanuel Macron remains in office and faces the choice of appointing a new prime minister or calling snap elections. 2m 46s
  • Polls indicate that snap elections could result in significant gains for the far-right National Rally party. 3m 30s
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Why did French PM resign just hours after unveiling his cabinet?
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France 24
2 hours ago
Why did French PM resign just hours after unveiling his cabinet?

Lecornu did not have a parliamentary majority and could not gain support from either the right or left due to their conflicting demands.

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

Lecornu described his task as impossible and said he had no choice but to resign after failing to build consensus.

French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns
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France 24
3 hours ago
French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

The return of Bruno Le Maire to a key cabinet post angered some parties, especially Les Républicains, contributing to the government's collapse and Lecornu's resignation.

French Prime Minister resigns just 26 days after taking office
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CNBC
4 hours ago
French Prime Minister resigns just 26 days after taking office

The government lost key allies, and parties like Les Républicains and the Socialists were dissatisfied with cabinet appointments, especially Bruno Le Maire as army minister.

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