Macron Minister Under Fire for Lavish Meals Including Lobster, $550 Wines
- De Rugy remains in position, government spokeswoman says
- Energy minister is conducting Macron’s energy policy reforms
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President Emmanuel Macron’s energy minister came under fire in France after the revelations of lavish dinners he and his wife organized when he was heading the lower chamber of the country’s Parliament.
Francois de Rugy, who was the President of the National Assembly between June 2017 and September 2018, said he “totally stands by” his decision to have organized about a dozen suppers with “guests of the civil society,” where $550 Chateau Cheval Blanc bottles of wine, giant lobsters and champagne were served, funded by public money.