Overview

• The French Gendarmerie has not paid rent in multiple departments, causing financial strain on local municipalities.
• Officials cite a €200 million budget deficit due to unexpected expenses from Olympic security and unrest in New Caledonia.
• Rent payments are postponed until December, with the Ministry of the Interior prioritizing operational expenses.
• Local mayors express frustration over the financial burden, calling the situation 'ubuesque' and 'inacceptable.'
• The delay in payments does not affect smaller landlords, individuals, or overseas territories, according to the Ministry.