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For a long time, ministers resigned because of deep political disagreements or because their policies had failed. But times have changed. Now, the ministers are leaving because of cigars like Christian Blanc, lobsters like François de Rugy or undeclared mandates in the midst of a social storm like Jean-Paul Delevoye, the last minister to resign to date! How to explain this evolution ? To whom are those who govern us accountable? And is it a danger to our democracy? Leading an in-depth and unprecedented reflection, based on his own research and on the archives of Europe 1, Olivier Duhamel tells and analyzes the history of the resignations of ministers during the Fifth Republic in his brand new political podcast, "Resignation!", Product by Europe 1 Studio. A reflection which today comes into direct resonance with current events.
Why our ministers must be responsible (episode 1)
Through numerous examples of resignations of ministers, whether chosen or forced, as was the case for Bernard Tapie in 1992, Jérôme Cahuzac in 2012, François de Rugy last year and Jean-Paul Delevoye of course, the political scientist d'Europe 1 looks back on 60 years of French political life.
These ministers who say "no" (episode 2)
He describes how the strictly political responsibility of ministers before the Prime Minister and the President of the Republic has shifted to a more moral responsibility before social networks. And he gives the keys to understand the consequences of such an upheaval which has been in the news for the past few days.
These ministers who are fired! (episode 3)
When one does not agree on the policy to be followed, one can choose to resign ... or be purely and simply dismissed! Olivier Duhamel recounts these "suffered" political resignations.
These ministers who fail (episode 4)
From May 68 to Les Juppettes, from the error of judgment of Yves Jégo to the supposed invisibility of Delphine Gény-Stephann, Olivier Duhamel analyzes the resignations of ministers "for failure" in episode 4 of the podcast "Resignations!". And the task is not easy!
These ministers who become "business" (episode 5)
Bernard Tapie, Alain Carignon, Georges Tron, Thomas Thévenoud… and Jean-Paul Delevoye? Olivier Duhamel analyzes a new form of ministerial responsibility, this time before the judge.
These shocking ministers (episode 6)
Cahuzac, Delevoye, De Rugy: how to analyze the resignation of these three ministers? For Olivier Duhamel, who develops these cases, they are proof of a drift from the notion of responsibility, more moral. With the risk of weakening democracy.
This podcast is produced in partnership with Le Club des Juristes
"Resignation!" is a podcast by Olivier Duhamel produced by Europe 1 Studio
Preparation: Capucine Patouillet
Production: Christophe Daviaud
Editorial project manager: Fannie Rascle
Direction Europe 1 Studio: Claire Hazan
Diffusion: Clémence Olivier
Graphic design: Mikaël Reichardt
With the precious help of the Documentation and European Heritage Department 1