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Bech-Bodson Ministry
The Bech-Bodson Ministry was the government of Luxembourg between 29 December 1953 and 29 March 1958. It was a coalition between the Christian Social People's Party (CSV), and the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP).
Formation.
The unexpected death of Pierre Dupong on 23 December 1953 caught the CSV by surprise. Dupong had chosen a preferred successor for himself, in Pierre Werner. The latter joined the government as Minister for Finances and the Armed Forces. Joseph Bech,
- 12 May – Albert Goldmann is appointed to the Council of State.
- 12 May – Léon Schaus is appointed to the Council of State.
- 24 June – Law passed to build Esch-sur-Sûre Dam, which would create the Upper Sauer Lake.
Events October – December.
- 29 December – Prime Minister Pierre Dupong dies in office. He is replaced by Christian Social People's Party colleague Joseph Bech, who leads the Bech-Bodson Ministry.
Births.
- 1 February