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French police searched the home and offices of Culture Minister Rachida Dati as part of a corruption investigation related to undeclared payments from GDF Suez, amid her campaign to become Paris mayor. Dati denies wrongdoing, and the investigation also involves other cases including her dealings with Carlos Ghosn and undeclared jewelry. She aims to succeed Anne Hidalgo as mayor in 2026.
France's new culture minister, Rachida Dati, has announced her intention to run for Paris mayor in 2026, just days after joining President Emmanuel Macron's government. Dati, a former member of the opposition conservative LR party, aims to unite those seeking change in Paris. Her appointment and potential mayoral candidacy have sparked speculation about Macron's influence, but he denies discussing her candidacy with her. Dati's announcement coincides with Macron's plans for electoral reform in major cities, and she faces previous criticism and legal challenges.