Overview

• 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.