French Minister for Public Accounts Valérie Laugier has resigned from her government position. Her resignation follows a judicial decision to place her under formal investigation for alleged corruption linked to her previous role as mayor of a Paris suburb.
According to reports from the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF), the investigation centers on suspicions of favoritism and misuse of public funds. The alleged activities are said to have occurred during her tenure as mayor, prior to her appointment to the national government.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's office confirmed the minister's departure, stating the resignation was accepted immediately. A successor has not yet been named. The investigation is ongoing, and Laugier maintains her innocence through her legal counsel.
The case adds to a series of political challenges for the current French administration, which has emphasized a platform of public integrity. Legal experts note that being placed under formal investigation in France indicates serious and consistent evidence warranting further judicial examination.
