Pierre Moscovici resigns from the European Court of Auditors, citing personal reasons

Pierre Moscovici has resigned from the European Court of Auditors, less than a year after the start of his term, the institution based in Luxembourg announced on Thursday. The former French Minister of the Economy and Finance cited personal reasons and the difficulty of reconciling his family life with his work in Luxembourg.

In an interview with Le Point, Moscovici also stated that he wished to preserve his freedom of expression and contribute to the public debate in France, against the backdrop of the difficult political period preceding the presidential election.

At the age of 69, Pierre Moscovici joined the European Court of Auditors on January 1, 2026, for a six-year term. Previously, he served as a European commissioner, Minister of the Economy and Finance, a Socialist member of parliament, and president of the French Court of Auditors.

His successor will be appointed by the member states, based on a proposal from the French government and following consultation with the European Parliament. The European Court of Auditors checks how European Union funds are used. Moscovici is the son of psychologist Serge Moscovici, who was originally from Brăila.

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