Rachida Dati faces trial in absentia for Carlos Ghosn case; Ghosn judged in absentia

Rachida Dati appeared before the Paris Correctional Court on 16 September 2026 in a trial related to the Carlos Ghosn affair, with Ghosn being judged in absentia. The former minister's subdued demeanor contrasts with her usual outspokenness, and the trial involves allegations of corruption and influence peddling. The outcome could have political implications in France, though the immediate market impact is negligible.