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French former minister on trial over alleged Renault-Nissan lobbying
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Rachida Dati, a former French government official and current member of the European Parliament, faces trial on charges of accepting payments from Renault in exchange for political influence. The 61-year-old is alleged to have received funds from the automaker while serving as a French minister. Dati has not publicly confirmed or denied the allegations.
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