The French Court of Auditors has released an initial estimate indicating that the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French government nearly 6 billion euros ($6.8 to $6.9 billion) in public spending. This figure is approximately three times higher than the originally projected cost of around 2 billion euros. A substantial portion of the expenses was allocated to security and transportation. The Paris 2024 organizing committee has contested the audit's estimate, arguing that some costs attributed to the Games should not be included. Despite the higher public expenditure, the Games were successfully delivered, and France is preparing to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. The increased financial burden has sparked debate over the affordability of hosting major international events given France's current debt levels.