There’s a cerain section of the populace that says we should abolish the monarchy because of the money they cost us. Leave aside that we certainly make a profit from the tourism for a moment and ask whether a Presidential system would actually be cheaper?
Two chauffeurs are assigned to the president, who can choose from 61 cars and seven scooters.
For longer trips he can step into two Airbus A319 CJ jets, two Falcon 900s and four Falcon 50 planes.
Officially,
the palace’s annual budget is €32 million. However, according to an
independent audit by a Socialist deputy, this is only a third of the
true figure. Other ministries funnel money to the palace but foot the
bill, he concluded.
…
However, if the Elysée fails to find favour with the Sarkozys, the
presidency comes with 10 other official residences, including the 14th
century Rambouillet Chateau.
Perhaps not, eh?
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