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Rachida Dati "has her full place in the government," assures the executive spokesperson, following searches at her home

December 19, 2025 Le Monde
Rachida Dati "has her full place in the government," assures the executive spokesperson, following searches at her home

The executive spokesperson defends Rachida Dati after searches in a corruption investigation.

SUMMARY

Following searches at the home and town hall of Rachida Dati as part of a corruption investigation, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon stated that the Minister of Culture "has her full place in the government." She recalled the presumption of innocence and the executive's support for Rachida Dati.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Searches at the home and town hall of Rachida Dati in a corruption investigation.
  • Maud Bregeon, government spokesperson, affirms that Rachida Dati has her full place in the government.
  • The government recalls the presumption of innocence and supports the minister despite the investigation.

CORE SUBJECT

Government support for Rachida Dati after searches

Rachida Dati "has her full place in the government," assured the executive spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, on Friday, December 19, following searches conducted at the home of the Minister of Culture as well as in her town hall in the 7th arrondissement as part of a corruption investigation. These searches come while the minister is at the center of a judicial inquiry aimed at determining possible wrongdoing related to her management. Maud Bregeon emphasized the presumption of innocence and the need to allow justice to do its work without haste. The government thus reaffirms its support for Rachida Dati, stressing her important role and legitimacy within the executive despite the ongoing investigations.

KEYWORDS

Rachida Dati government searches corruption judicial investigation Maud Bregeon

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

Rachida Dati

👤 Person_Female

French Minister of Culture at the center of a corruption investigation

Maud Bregeon

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Spokesperson for the French executive

7th arrondissement

📍 Location_City

District of Paris where the searched town hall is located

NOTABLE QUOTES 1

"Rachida Dati has her full place in the government."

— Maud Bregeon 2025-12-19 neutral

Context: Statement following searches in a corruption investigation.