French ex-minister Dati goes on trial in Renault-Nissan corruption case

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France's ex-culture minister Rachida Dati appeared in court Wednesday on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, just months after her bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:09:32 UTC.

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