#MENB2606167DDecree of March 30, 2026, on Appointment to the National Order of Merit
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On March 30, 2026, the President of the French Republic issued a decree appointing Claudette Elisabeth Raymonde Pascal to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite. The appointment, effective retroactively from March 2, 2026, recognizes her 35 years of service as a certified visual arts teacher under the Ministry of National Education. The decree explicitly notes that she was injured in the line of duty on February 3, 2026. The nomination was proposed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of National Education, verified by the Chancellor of the Order, and confirmed by the Council of the Order on March 17, 2026, as compliant with relevant laws including articles R. 26 and R. 178-1 of the Code of the Legion of Honour, Military Medal and National Order of Merit.
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Key Changes
- Appointment of Claudette Pascal to Chevalier rank in Ordre national du Mérite
- Effective date set retroactively to March 2, 2026
- Recognition for 35 years of service as certified visual arts teacher
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What this law requires
Record and maintain the appointment of Claudette Elisabeth Raymonde Pascal to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national du Mérite with retroactive effective date of March 2, 2026
Verify compliance with articles R. 26 and R. 178-1 of the Code of the Legion of Honour, Military Medal and National Order of Merit prior to finalizing the appointment
Document the injury sustained in the line of duty on February 3, 2026 as justification for the appointment to the National Order of Merit
Obtain and retain the Council of the Order's declaration confirming compliance with applicable laws, decrees and regulations before executing the appointment