'Democracy loses out': France sinks to new low in annual global corruption index

February 10, 2026 at 05:12 PM

By France 24

'Democracy loses out': France sinks to new low in annual global corruption index

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France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday, in the wake of high-profile scandals last year involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company.

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France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday, in the wake of high-profile scandals last year involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday, in the wake of high-profile scandals last year involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen and a government cover-up of wrongdoing at the Perrier mineral water company.

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