Rachida Dati, the Minister of Culture is gaining increasing popularity among the French and has ambitions to become mayor of Paris.
Dati has faced legal challenges related to charges of passive corruption and influence peddling.
Dati is suspected of receiving 900,000 euros while serving as a member of the European Parliament, charges she denies.
There was a contract of 800,000 euros signed around the same time with Orange.
Rachida Dati has used all legal possibilities to avoid justice, managing to delay the judicial process.
Conclusion: Despite the legal troubles and accusations, up to now, Dati has been successful in maintaining her popularity and political ambitions. However, the future is uncertain.