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French Diplomats Under Scrutiny Amid Epstein Investigation

2/11/2026

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French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said more French diplomats may be implicated after reports of a former envoy's close contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
Barrot has launched an internal investigation.
Barrot expressed concerns that the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 3 million Epstein files could influence politics in France and Europe.
The Epstein affair has led to Lang's resignation from the Arab World Institute over financial ties to Epstein.

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French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said more French diplomats may be implicated after reports of a former envoy's close contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
Barrot has launched an internal investigation.
Barrot expressed concerns that the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 3 million Epstein files could influence politics in France and Europe.
The Epstein affair has led to Lang's resignation from the Arab World Institute over financial ties to Epstein.