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French Ministers' Wealth Disclosures Reveal Stark Disparities

The HATVP data reveal two ministers with fortunes topping €20 million, one with under €80,000.

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Overview

  • The HATVP released net worth declarations for all Bayrou government ministers on June 10 as part of a transparency effort.
  • Industry Minister Marc Ferracci tops the list with nearly €23 million in net assets, followed by Economy Minister Eric Lombard at about €21 million.
  • Culture Minister Rachida Dati reported roughly €6 million and declared no jewelry after earlier omission allegations.
  • Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin holds the smallest declared net worth at €77,821 while Overseas Minister Manuel Valls reported about €130,000.
  • The average minister’s net worth stands at approximately €2.62 million, underscoring wide wealth gaps within the cabinet.