Anne Hidalgo publishes expense reports of Paris district mayors
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo released on Wednesday, October 2, 2025, the detailed expense reports of the mayors of the city's 20 districts. This move aims to boost transparency in the use of public funds. The documents cover travel, meals, and other reimbursements.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the publication of expense reports for the district mayors on October 2, 2025, as reported in a Le Monde article. This step is part of an effort to promote transparency in municipal spending. The details encompass the city's 20 districts, including categories such as travel expenses, meals, and accommodations.
According to the article, Hidalgo stated: "We are publishing this information to ensure transparency and meet Parisians' expectations for governance." This release comes amid ongoing criticisms of opacity in public spending in France. No major irregularities are noted, but the data allows citizens to review individual reimbursements.
The political context includes past municipal elections, where transparency was a key issue. Hidalgo, elected in 2020, highlights this action as a democratic commitment. District mayors, often from various parties, are required to submit these reports annually, but their detailed public release is a new development.
This initiative could shape discussions on local governance, encouraging other cities to follow suit. However, taxpayers' associations call for a deeper analysis of total amounts.