Eight months before the presidential election, campaign accounts already under scrutiny
POLITICO met Christian Charpy, the president of the administrative authority that will be responsible for validating or not validating the spending of candidates for the Elysée.
The French National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Political Financing (CNCCFP) is preparing for the 2027 election, with Chairman Christian Charpy saying teams are already seeking advice on campaign finance rules. The commission is taking a close look at social media use and donations, with concerns over foreign interference.
Charpy warned that not respecting the rules "is taking considerable risks", citing the 2012 case of Nicolas Sarkozy's campaign accounts being entirely rejected. The CNCCFP will also introduce a digital system for submitting expense receipts and invoices.
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