Sébastien Lecornu Led France's Briefest Government in over a Century
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On Monday, 6 October, Sébastien Lecornu became the most ephemeral Prime Minister of the Fifth Republic. Thus, the members of his government will not have been long fired. But will they receive compensation for the time to return to a position or work, as a 1958 order states?
The departure of the head of this very ephemeral government opens a new period of unrest. Questions remain as to the continuity of the institutions.

The ministers appointed by Sébastien Lecornu on Sunday evening will only have been in office a little more than 14 hours after the Prime Minister's resignation on Monday morning, but will be able to enjoy the benefits reserved for members of the government.
Former Prime Ministers and members of government usually receive benefits and allowances after their departure.
The fifth Republic has just set a sad record: that of the shortest government in its history. Appointed around 8 p.m. this Sunday, October 5, Sébastien Lecornu's team held only a few hours: the Prime Minister submitted his resignation from 9:30 a.m. this Monday morning. A question now arises: will these ephemeral ministers have the right to the benefits reserved for all the former government? Since 1958, the Republic has seen eight Presidents of…
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