Former Regional President Laurent Wauquiez Accused of Misusing Public Funds for Lavish Dinners
Laurent Wauquiez, the former president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is under scrutiny for allegedly organizing extravagant dinners with public funds. The Council of State has upheld a ruling that mandates the publication of the guest list from a controversial event held in June 2023. The current president, Fabrice Pannekouche, must now comply despite concerns about the potential political implications. Another dinner from June 2022 is currently under investigation by the National Financial Prosecutor’s Office.