France: Former prime ministers to enjoy lifetime benefits for only 10 years

The French government's official journal published a decree Wednesday that limits lifetime benefits for former prime ministers.

"The decree limits the period during which Prime Ministers are entitled to a company car and a driver to ten years from the date of leaving office," it noted.

The rule will take effect January 1 and will apply to former prime ministers who have left office more than 10 years ago.

The decree came two days after newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it on X.

"While it is reasonable for the Republic to protect individuals who face threats, it is not acceptable for them to receive lifetime benefits simply because of a temporary position. Police protection will now be granted to former prime ministers and interior ministers only for a limited period, and extended based on the actual level of risk," he said.

He noted that all other resources previously available to former prime ministers for life will now be provided for a limited period.

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