France: DGFiP admits to mistreating former hostage Benjamin Brière

The General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) acknowledged mistreating Benjamin Brière, a former French hostage released from Iran in May 2023 after nearly three years of detention. Upon his return, he was removed from several administrative registers and criticized by a tax agent for not declaring income during his captivity. The DGFiP expressed regret and has taken measures to prevent a recurrence, while highlighting the need for a legal status for the reintegration of French hostages.