Rachida Dati, the French culture minister, faces trial in Paris for alleged corruption and influence peddling related to her activities as a lobbyist for Renault-Nissan. Summoned to appear before the criminal court on September 29, Dati allegedly received €900,000 between 2010 and 2012 while she was a member of the European Parliament. Investigators dispute her claims of legitimate consulting work related to 'business diplomacy,' asserting that she exerted pressure in favor of Renault's interests. Additional accusations of failing to declare income and assets have surfaced, which Dati denies.
"Dati is accused of having secretly worked as a lobbyist for the carmaker Renault-Nissan while she was a member of the European Parliament, receiving €900,000 between 2010 and 2012."
"The investigating judges found hardly any evidence of such work, alleging that Dati was using her position in parliament to put pressure on the European Commission in favour of Renault's interests."
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