# French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe named an assisted witness in embezzlement case

https://mins.news/en/video/122799

- euronews, 2026-10-30 16:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbTnYAeQd8

> French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe has been given assisted-witness status in an embezzlement case, a step less serious than being formally investigated. Through his lawyer, Philippe welcomed the decision; the lawyer said it confirmed there was nothing to reproach him for in the case.

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