French PM Sébastien Lecornu Resigns Hours After Cabinet Unveiling

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month after his appointment, with his resignation accepted by President Emmanuel Macron. Lecornu had unveiled a new government cabinet that was largely similar to his predecessor's, facing immediate criticism and political dissent within the governing coalition. His resignation has plunged France into increased political uncertainty, prompting calls from far-right leader Jordan Bardella for the dissolution of the National Assembly and snap elections to restore stability. Lecornu's tenure was marked by attempts to negotiate a non-aggression pact in a fractured parliament, where no party holds a majority, amid threats of no-confidence votes from both left-wing and far-right factions. This sudden government turnover reflects ongoing turmoil in French politics following unsuccessful snap elections intended to strengthen Macron's authority. The swift resignation underscores the difficulties Macron faces in forming a stable government capable of passing the austerity budget and governing effectively.