Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on October 6, indicating a renewed crisis in the country’s politics. His resignation comes just weeks after his appointment. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation on Monday morning, hours after Lecornu revealed first names of his government, Euro News reported. After unveiling his cabinet, Lecornu has faced criticism from his own camp and the opposition. The conservative Republicans party has expressed outrage over the return of France’s former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as Defence Minister, reports cited.
Earlier on October 5, Lecornu announced the cabinet lineup, which included Bruno Le Maire, who served as French Economy Minister from 2017 to 2024, being named as Defence Minister, while Roland Lescure was appointed as France’s Economy Minister. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot continued to keep his portfolio. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin also kept their posts, Xinhua News Agency reported. Culture Minister Rachida Dati continued to retain his post. The French presidency revealed 18 names, which included 16 ministers and two ministers delegate.
