France: Search at the Élysée, what you need to know about the ongoing investigation

On April 14, 2026, the Élysée Palace was searched by the anti-corruption financial brigade as part of an investigation into the event company Shortcut Events. The investigations focus on the awarding of public contracts for official ceremonies, particularly those related to pantheonization. Authorities are examining whether Shortcut Events received institutional support to obtain these contracts, which cost the state approximately 2 million euros each.