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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned Monday, less than four weeks into the job, plunging France into further political crisis. His resignation followed backlash over his newly unveiled cabinet, which failed to appease parliamentary parties and was seen as not reflecting a promised break from previous governments. Lecornu cited a lack of compromise and "certain egos" for the collapse. President Macron faces difficult choices, including calling snap elections, with public frustration over austerity and detachment from reality growing.

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