Amélie de Montchalin was officially sworn in on Friday, March 13, as the first female president of the Court of Auditors, becoming the first woman to head this institution responsible for auditing public finances. Her appointment marks a turning point at the head of the financial jurisdiction, where she succeeds Pierre Moscovici.
During this formal hearing, the former minister affirmed that the independence of the Court of Auditors would be the priority of her term. She emphasized the central role of the institution in French democracy, tasked with evaluating the management of public funds by the State, local authorities, and public bodies.
A nomination that sparked debate
Her appointment to this strategic position had raised questions within the political class due to her recent government roles. Some political figures had expressed particular concern about potential conflicts of interest related to budgetary decisions made while she was in government.
In response to these criticisms, Amélie de Montchalin indicated that she would recuse herself from certain public finance matters in which she had been involved during her ministerial duties. She stated that she wanted to guarantee the impartiality of the Court's work and preserve the credibility of this key institution for overseeing public finances.
