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Judges Put Édouard Philippe Under Assisted Witness Questioning

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Investigators questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe as an assisted witness in an embezzlement probe.
The probe targets a July 2020 contract awarding over €2 million to LH French Tech for a digital hub.
Former deputy director-general Cornélia Findeisen filed a whistle-blower complaint alleging irregularities and harassment.
Judges have not disclosed questions, filed no charges, and could open a formal investigation into Philippe.

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Investigators questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe as an assisted witness in an embezzlement probe.
The probe targets a July 2020 contract awarding over €2 million to LH French Tech for a digital hub.
Former deputy director-general Cornélia Findeisen filed a whistle-blower complaint alleging irregularities and harassment.
Judges have not disclosed questions, filed no charges, and could open a formal investigation into Philippe.