Paris prosecutor investigates alleged bullying in government departments after suicide attempt
Summary
The Paris prosecutor has started an investigation into workplace bullying after a government employee tried to take her own life. This follows reports of several suicides and suicide attempts among staff in departments linked to the French prime minister’s office.Key Facts
- A preliminary inquiry into alleged bullying was opened after an attempted suicide in a government department tied to the prime minister’s office.
- Two government employees died by suicide and two others attempted suicide in the past year.
- Complaints claim “institutional bullying” in multiple government departments under the prime minister’s services.
- Three internal government investigations are ongoing about specific cases and overall workplace wellbeing.
- The employee at the center of the inquiry worked on handling correspondence for the prime minister’s office.
- Her lawyer said she was ignored, excluded from meetings, mocked, and treated badly by colleagues.
- The government has had four prime ministers from June 2024 to June 2026 due to political instability, but none are accused of wrongdoing.
- Officials said psychological wellbeing is a high priority and promised a specialist audit on workplace conditions.
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