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French presidential hopeful Édouard Philippe quizzed in embezzlement case

France 2430 October 2026, 06:36 UTCFrance

French investigators on Thursday questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a candidate in next year's presidential election, in a case of alleged embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer welcomed the move, noting that magistrates had chosen not to place the ex-PM under formal investigation.

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