Forming The Government
In response, the Grand Duchess went in the opposite direction, and, on 24 February, chose Victor Thorn to form a national government. Thorn was an experienced politician in his seventies and was thought to be the most conciliatory candidate. When presenting his credentials before the Chamber of Deputies, Thorn declared, "If you want a government that acts, and is capable of acting, it is imperative that all parties support this government." They did, but only on condition that Thorn formed a grand coalition, offering positions in the cabinet to each party. The make-up of Thorn's first cabinet was:
| Name | Party | Office | |
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| Victor Thorn | LL | Prime Minister Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Justice |
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| Michel Welter | POS | Minister for Agriculture Minister for Commerce Minister for Industry |
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| Léon Kauffmann | PD | Minister for Finances | |
| Léon Moutrier | LL | Minister for the Interior Minister for Public Information |
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| Antoine Lefort | PD | Minister for Public Works | |
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