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France probes ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

French financial crime prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his alleged financial links to Jeffrey Epstein, judicial sources confirmed. The inquiry focuses on suspicions of “laundering the proceeds of tax fraud”. It follows the recent release of documents by the US Department of Justice related to the Epstein case, which detail contacts between members of the Lang family and the late American financier. Jack Lang, 86, a prominent figure in Socialist governments from the 1980s to the early 2000s, has firmly denied any wrongdoing. Speaking to AFP on Saturday, he described the accusations as “baseless” and said the investigation would help “clarify the facts and restore my honour”. Shortly after news of the inquiry became public, Lang announced that he was ready to step down as president of the Arab World Institute, an […]

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Macron to Unveil New, Smaller French Government This Weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new, smaller government this weekend under Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, according to sources. This move aims to address France's ongoing political crisis and manage its high public debt. The new cabinet is expected to be announced on Saturday or Sunday. It will be a leaner team of about 20 to 25 ministers, a significant reduction from the previous 35. An outgoing minister confirmed "there will be many departures" and only "three or four arrivals." Key figures like Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau are expected to keep their posts. However, Economy Minister Eric Lombard, linked to unpopular austerity measures, is likely to be replaced. The future of Culture Minister Rachida Dati, who faces a corruption trial, remains uncertain. This new government is Macron's latest attempt to resolve a […]

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Sarkozy convicted of criminal conspiracy in Libya campaign finance trial

A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi helped finance his 2007 presidential campaign. The court, however, acquitted Sarkozy of corruption, embezzlement, and accepting illegal campaign funds. Sarkozy, 70, who led France from 2007 to 2012, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He has already been convicted in two other cases and was stripped of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction. Presiding judge Nathalie Gavarino said Sarkozy, as a minister and party leader at the time, “allowed his close collaborators and political supporters over whom he had authority and who acted in his name” to engage with Libyan officials to secure financial support. Prosecutors had requested a seven-year prison sentence, though sentencing is expected later in the hearing. Sarkozy attended the verdict […]

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