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Former French prime minister and Horizons presidential candidate Édouard Philippe during the Medef debate in Paris on Thursday 27 August 2026.

Video. Édouard Philippe designated 'assisted witness' in embezzlement case

Updated: 30 October 2026 - 17:22 GMT+1

Through his lawyer, Philippe welcomed the decision to have been given assisted witness status, which is less serious than being formally investigated. "This confirms that there is nothing to reproach him for in this case," his lawyer told the AFP news agency.

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