French Ex-Minister on Trial for Ghosn Lobbying Graft Charges

Rachida Dati, former French culture minister and MEP, faces trial on corruption charges related to alleged lobbying for Renault-Nissan on behalf of fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn in 2009. The high-profile case examines whether Dati improperly leveraged her European Parliament position for corporate interests. The trial underscores governance concerns around potential conflicts of interest among EU politicians with private sector ties.