The new leader of the French executive, Sébastien Lecornu, It has been determined to “end” some advantages because “the French cannot be asked to make efforts when the state itself does not.”
French Prime Minister Sébastien Leconnu announced Monday that he will limit, from January 1, 2026, certain “privileges” agreed for former heads of government, such as police protection, driver and personal assistant.
“The privileges ‘in life’ of former government member will be suppressed from January 1, 2026. Although it is normal for the Republic to protect people who are under threat, it is not conceivable that they can benefit from life advantages, for a temporary position,” said the French executive leader in a message on social network X.
The head of government spoke of “a police protection agreed for the former prime ministers and interior ministers for a limited and renewed duration due to the reality of risk.”
In an interview with the regional press published on Saturday, the new Prime Minister was determined to “end” these advantages, because “the French cannot be asked to make efforts when the state itself does not,” he said.
