Politics
Endless crisis in France: The new prime minister Sébastien Lecorn has resigned before his mandate begins
Sebastien Lecornu and Emmanuel Macron. Photo credit: Benoit Tessier / AFP / Profimedia
The prime minister appointed by President Emmanuel Macron was only a few weeks and did not even build his government. He gave up the position on Monday morning, I write Le Monde and AFP.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented his resignation Monday, and Emmanuel Macron accepted it, the Elysée Palace announced on Monday.
Appointed in the position on September 9, Lecornu was criticized from all sides after revealing some of his government's composition on Sunday evening.
He was to present the general policy statement on Tuesday before the Parliament.
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