Aurore Bergé Faces Legal Action Over Alleged False Testimony

The French Assembly's executive body has referred former minister Aurore Bergé to the judiciary over accusations of misleading statements about her ties to a private crèche lobbyist.

Aurore Bergé, a former minister and current deputy, is accused of providing false testimony to a parliamentary inquiry regarding her relationship with a crèche lobbyist.
The decision to pursue legal action was made by the Assembly's executive body, which voted 10 to 9 in favor of referring the case to the judiciary.
The allegations stem from a statement Bergé made under oath, denying any personal connection with Elsa Hervy, a lobbyist for private crèches.
Victor Castanet's investigative book 'Les Ogres' claims Bergé had undisclosed agreements with Hervy, contradicting her sworn testimony.
Bergé has denied wrongdoing and filed a defamation lawsuit against Castanet, asserting she has nothing to hide.