France's caretaker Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu just dropped a fiscal mic 🎤 by canceling severance pay for ministers in his record-short government. The move comes as France grapples with political chaos and a budget deficit hitting harder than a Parisian baguette 🥖.
Ministers usually pocket up to €14,000/month for three months after leaving office – but Lecornu declared this perk "pas possible" while asking citizens to tighten belts. His government lasted less than 48 hours ⏳, making it the briefest administration in modern French history.
🔍 Why it matters: France's political carousel 🎠 has seen five PMs in two years, with public frustration boiling over. Lecornu recently capped ex-PMs' chauffeur privileges to 10 years – perks that cost taxpayers €1.58M last year alone.
💼 The big picture: As the eurozone's biggest economy struggles to control spending, this move sets the stage for tougher reforms. Think Emily in Paris meets House of Cards – with more spreadsheet drama 📊.
