Rachida Dati faces court questioning over Renault lobbying allegations

Rachida Dati appeared before a criminal court on Thursday, September 17, to face questioning regarding allegations of acting as a lobbyist for Renault during her tenure as a Member of the European Parliament.

During the dense five-hour hearing, Dati provided testimony concerning her professional biography and her activities in Brussels. The prosecution focused on her role and compensation, noting that her monthly indemnity at the time was approximately 7,800 euros. The proceedings included scrutiny of her career trajectory and her transition from legal studies to political office.