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Rachida Dati
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Rachida Dati

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Rachida Dati is a French politician and former magistrate who served as the Minister of Culture from 2024 to 2026. Born in 1965 to North African immigrant parents, she rose to prominence as a spokesperson for Nicolas Sarkozy during his 2007 presidential campaign and subsequently served as Minister of Justice. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including Member of the European Parliament and Mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris. A member of The Republicans, she has been a significant figure in French conservative politics, though her career has also been marked by various legal investigations and controversies regarding her professional conduct and financial disclosures.

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Born
1965-11-27 · 60 years old
Birth place
Saint-Rémy, France
Education
University of Burgundy, Panthéon-Assas University, École nationale de la magistrature
Career
Magistrate, lawyer, accountant, auditor, technical advisor at the Ministry of Education

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