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France's political crisis has intensified after the recently appointed premier dramatically resigned within moments of forming a cabinet.

Quick Departure During Government Instability

The prime minister was the third premier in a single year, as the nation continued to move from one government turmoil to another. He stepped down hours before his first cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon. France's leader approved his resignation on the beginning of Monday.

Furious Backlash Over Fresh Government

The prime minister had faced intense backlash from rival parties when he presented a new government that was largely similar since last month's ousting of his former PM, François Bayrou.

The presented administration was dominated by Macron's supporters, leaving the government almost unchanged.

Rival Response

Political opponents said France's leader had reversed on the "major shift" with past politics that he had vowed when he assumed office from the disliked previous leader, who was removed on the ninth of September over a suggested financial restrictions.

Next Political Direction

The issue now is whether the national leader will decide to dissolve parliament and call another sudden poll.

Marine Le Pen's political ally, the president of the opposition figure's political movement, said: "We cannot achieve a reestablishment of order without a return to the ballot box and the national assembly being dissolved."

He added, "It was very clearly France's leader who determined this administration himself. He has understood nothing of the present conditions we are in."

Vote Calls

The far-right party has demanded another poll, confident they can boost their positions and role in parliament.

The nation has gone through a period of instability and political crisis since the centrist Macron called an indecisive sudden poll last year. The legislature remains split between the three blocs: the left, the far right and the central bloc, with no definitive control.

Budget Pressure

A budget for next year must be passed within a short time, even though government factions are at odds and Lecornu's tenure ended in barely three weeks.

No-Confidence Motion

Factions from the progressive side to conservative wing were to hold gatherings on Monday to decide whether or not to support to oust the prime minister in a no-confidence vote, and it appeared that the administration would collapse before it had even begun operating. The prime minister apparently decided to leave before he could be ousted.

Ministerial Positions

The majority of the key cabinet roles declared on the previous evening remained the same, including Gérald Darmanin as judicial department head and Rachida Dati as cultural affairs leader.

The position of financial affairs leader, which is crucial as a split assembly struggles to pass a spending package, went to the president's supporter, a government partner who had earlier worked as business and power head at the beginning of Macron's second term.

Unexpected Selection

In a shocking development, Bruno Le Maire, a government partner who had worked as financial affairs leader for seven years of his leadership, returned to government as military affairs head. This angered leaders across the spectrum, who saw it as a sign that there would be no questioning or alteration of Macron's pro-business stance.