Overview

• Published on October 1, the synthesis report details recurring irregularities and probity risks, citing corruption, influence peddling and favoritism across the chamber network.
• The chambers manage nearly €800 million a year with about 75% public funding, employ roughly 8,200 staff and are largely led by the FNSEA–Jeunes agriculteurs alliance in most local bodies.
• The audit flags partisan or poorly justified subsidies, including about €66,300 granted annually to the FDSEA in Vendée and funds for Jeunes agriculteurs in Île-de-France used for 2020 harvest festivals.
• The Lot‑et‑Garonne chamber is cited for refusing audits, withholding data and building an illegal water reservoir without facing sanctions.
• The Court urges stronger tutelle by the Agriculture Ministry and prefects, enforcement of sanction powers by the national chamber body, and adoption of a code of conduct to restore neutrality.