Former French culture minister goes on trial on corruption charges

Rachida Dati, a former French culture minister, has gone on trial in Paris on corruption charges related to her dealings with Renault-Nissan. She is accused of accepting €900,000 in lawyer's fees from a Renault-Nissan subsidiary while serving in the European parliament. This case is significant for markets and trade as it involves a high-profile figure and a major carmaker, potentially highlighting issues of corruption and influence in the European parliament.

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