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Asset Declarations Reveal Multi-Millionaire Bayrou Government

The HATVP’s June release shows economy ministers hold more than €53 million in assets, highlighting stark disparities across the cabinet.

Eric Lombard, Clara Chappaz, Nathalie Delattre, Véronique Louwagie, Amélie de Montchalin et Marc Ferracci.
Marc Ferracci et Éric Lombard sont les deux ministres les plus riches du gouvernement, avec plus de 20 millions d'euros de patrimoine.

Overview

  • The HATVP’s June 10 disclosure shows the Bayrou cabinet’s average net worth at €2.6 million, making it wealthier than recent French governments.
  • Industry Minister Marc Ferracci leads with €23 million in assets, largely tied to his 35 percent stake in Icare Finance.
  • Economy Minister Éric Lombard declared nearly €21 million split between a 99 percent stake in SAS Halmahera and over €8 million in real estate.
  • The six Bercy ministers overseeing economic portfolios collectively hold €53.2 million in net assets, averaging about €9 million each.
  • Culture Minister Rachida Dati reported €6 million but omitted high-value jewelry while Prime Minister François Bayrou and Minister Manuel Valls declared €1.3 million and €130 000 respectively.