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French PM Lecornu resigns after less than a month in office

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Under fire from all sides, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, less than 24 hours after naming his cabinet and after less than a month in office.

Breakdown
  • Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month after taking office.
  • Lecornu cited political egos and opposition parties' unwillingness to compromise. 10s
  • His cabinet choices were criticised across the political spectrum. 32s
  • President Macron accepted the resignation; opponents called for Macron to step down or dissolve parliament. 37s
  • France has had four prime ministers in a year amid ongoing political instability. 23s
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