# French presidential hopeful Édouard Philippe questioned in embezzlement case

https://mins.news/en/item/121950

- France 24, 2026-10-30 06:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261030-french-presidential-hopeful-edouard-philippe-quizzed-in-embezzlement-case

> French investigators questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe on Thursday over alleged embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer welcomed the step, saying magistrates had decided not to place him under formal investigation.

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