Spain awards the Grand Cross of Civil Merit to three French ministers
28 Sep 2026Effective: 28 Sep 202640 views
Who is affected:
Three decorated French ministers; no effect for citizens or companies
Summary
King Felipe VI grants the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to the French ministers of Interior, Culture and Transport as a sign of diplomatic appreciation.
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By means of Real Decreto 744/2026, the King grants the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit to Laurent Nuñez (Interior), Catherine Pégard (Culture) and Philippe Tabarot (Transport), all French ministers. This honorary distinction is the highest Spanish civil decoration and is awarded to foreign personalities as a ge…
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