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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

Inside Macron’s political crisis as French government descends into farce: ‘An extraordinary tragicomedy’

France’s latest political crisis turned into farce this week after prime minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly announced his resignation on Monday, only to be reappointed by Friday.

Lecornu’s initial decision to quit set the tone for another chaotic week in French politics. He threw in the towel less than four weeks after taking office and just 14 hours after he unveiled his minority government.

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