National Union Government (1916)

Eyschen, who had been prime minister for twenty-seven years, was unrivalled in popularity, and his death plunged Luxembourg deeper into crisis.

[3] In response, the Grand Duchess went in the opposite direction, and, on 24 February, chose Victor Thorn to form a national government.

[4] On 22 December, the Chamber of Deputies passed a motion demanding that Michel Welter, Minister for both Agriculture and Commerce, be fired.

Elections in Esch-sur-Alzette in March showed great public support for independent candidates that opposed the National Unity Government.

[5] With political support crumbling, threats of civil unrest, and a humiliating reliance upon the occupying forces, Thorn was under immense pressure to resign, which he did on 19 June.