France is facing a political crisis following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, the shortest-serving PM in modern history. The country has a hung parliament with no workable majority, complicating efforts to pass an austerity budget amid a significant financial deficit. President Emmanuel Macron is considering several options, including appointing a new prime minister, dissolving the National Assembly, or even resigning himself, though each carries risks. The immediate concern is the adoption of the 2026 budget, which is now in jeopardy due to Lecornu's resignation.