FRANCE: Chief prosecutor recommends inquiry into Woerth corruption allegations

France’s top prosecutor recommended on Monday that a probe be launched into corruption allegations involving Labour Minister Eric Woerth (photo), campaign financing for President Nicolas Sarkozy and the financial affairs of France’s richest woman. Read More

FRANCE: Embattled minister Woerth faces new fraud accusations

French labour minister Eric Woerth, who is already facing criticism over his connection to the questionable financial affairs of L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, has been accused of lying to a lender about his income. Read More

FRANCE: Scandal-plagued labour minister questioned by police

French Labour Minister Eric Woerth was questioned by police investigating the financial affairs of France’s richest woman, l’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. Read More