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Paris 18th District Mayor’s €35,000 in 2020–24 Expenses Put Official Spending Under the Microscope

The figures show how legally permitted reimbursements can still prompt questions over the use of public funds.

Overview

  • Éric Lejoindre’s expense claims totaled more than €35,000 from 2020 to 2024, including about €8,500 in 2024, according to TF1.
  • Itemized invoices include roughly €1,400 for dry cleaning and about €1,100 for clothing purchases and luxury meals.
  • TF1 notes the spending is not illegal as long as it stays within the allocated allowance for representation costs.
  • The disclosures follow public attention on Anne Hidalgo’s expense records and have refocused debate on limits for elected officials.
  • Comparative figures cited by TF1 show Paris and Madrid town halls billed €84,200 and €90,585 over 2020–2024, while another municipality reported under €12,000.