Paris City Hall reveals the cost and specifics of Anne Hidalgo's controversial trip to Tahiti
The revealed cost of Anne Hidalgo's controversial trip to Tahiti
\nA trip that sparked debate. Last March, Anne Hidalgo was going to Tahiti as part of his campaign for the presidential elections. A trip which sparked numerous controversies, leading Paris City Hall to recently reveal the precise cost of this trip, as well as the details of its organization.
\n\nAn amount of almost €100,000 revealed
\nThe total cost of this trip to the other side of the world amounts to €98,267. This is what revealed the Paris Town Hall in a letter addressed to Florence Berthout, president of the opposition group “Changeons Paris” at the Council of Paris, who had requested clarification on this question. This is an amount that includes transport, accommodation, as well as catering costs for the delegation.
\n\nDetails that are controversial\n
But it is not so much the overall amount that has sparked controversy, but rather the distribution of costs. Air transport alone represents more than half of this sum: €52,434. An amount which can be explained by the choice of a business class flight for his 8 traveling companions, including 3 elected officials.
\n\nIn addition, the choice of a 4-star hotel for accommodation (€15,732) and high-end restaurants (€9,526) was also criticized, with some denouncing an abusive use of public funds in a context of economic crisis and social.
\n\nJustifications from Paris City Hall
\nFaced with the controversy, the Paris Town Hall defends itself by asserting that this trip was necessary as part of the city's candidacy for the 2024 Olympic Games, where Tahiti will host the surfing events. In addition, it emphasizes compliance with the rules in force for the organization of this type of travel.
\n\nHowever, these explanations are far from enough to appease the critics. Some people point out that several other trips of this type have been made by other personalities, at significantly lower costs. The controversy surrounding the journey of Anne Hidalgo has Tahiti is therefore far from over.
\n\nAn impact on the presidential campaign?
\nIt remains to be seen what impact this controversy will have on the presidential campaign ofAnne Hidalgo. If some are already talking about a possible disavowal of voters, others believe that this episode will be just another twist in a campaign already full of twists and turns.
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