French Senate Faces Backlash Over €34,000 Chair Purchase

Senate President Gérard Larcher acknowledges the costly purchase as a mistake and calls for an internal investigation.

The Canard Enchaîné revealed that the French Senate spent €34,000 on two chairs and a prototype for its presidency platform.
Senate President Gérard Larcher admitted he was unaware of the purchase and described it as an 'error.'
Larcher has initiated an internal investigation and called for changes in the Senate's administrative practices.
The chairs were reportedly purchased after the previous one broke due to extensive use, despite alternatives being available from the Mobilier National.
Larcher emphasized the importance of aligning the Senate's actions with its advocacy for reducing public spending.