the Paris Court of Appeal confirms the proceedings against the secretary general of the Élysée

The Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismissed the prescription raised by the secretary general of the Elysée, franceinfo learned from a judicial source.

The Paris Court of Appeal confirms the proceedings against Alexis Kohler, the secretary general of the Elysée, for illegally taking an interest in the investigation into his family ties with the shipowner MSC, franceinfo learned from a source on Tuesday, November 26 close to the file, confirming information from the AFP. The Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismissed the prescription raised by the secretary general of the Elysée, franceinfo learned from a judicial source.

Emmanuel Macron's close collaborator was indicted on September 23, 2022 for illegal taking of interests and placed under the status of assisted witness for influence peddling. He is accused of having participated, as a senior official representing the State, in several decisions concerning this private company, although managed by his mother's cousins, the Aponte family.

This decision of the Paris Court of Appeal is considered “satisfactory especially in view of the numerous attempts to bury the case, including by the president himself” reacts Jean-Baptiste Soufron, lawyer for Anticor, civil party to the he origin of the relaunch of the investigations after the closing of a preliminary investigation in August 2019. For the lawyer “however, the question remains of finally allowing the Anticor association access to the seals of the file”.

Alexis Kohler contests “any crime” and any “advantage taken” from his situation in this case. He has repeatedly assured that he did not participate in any decision concerning MSC, and that he warned his superiors of his family ties with her. Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly affirmed his confidence and support for his right arm.