The Irish Times

Former French PM in the dock over ‘bogus’ jobs for his family

François Fillon almost became president of France. Now he’s on trial for corruption

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 01:00

Former France presidential candidate Fillon likely to stand trial

François and Penelope Fillon could be prosecuted over scandal that destroyed his 2017 campaign

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 17:08

French corruption scandals breaking fast and furious

François Fillon the first presidential candidate to be placed under judiciary investigation

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 19:31

France election analysis: Fillon goes rogue in family melodrama

Corruption scandal consumes conservative nominee weeks before voting begins

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 01:00

Juppé says he will not replace Fillon in French presidential race

Former prime minister tells supporters it is too late for him to unite scandal-riven party

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 13:17

French election: Fillon to stay in race despite ‘fake jobs’ charges

Conservative candidate says summons over scheme is ‘political assassination’

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 15:38

Francois Fillon admits ‘error’ but refuses to quit French race

Former favourite for presidency offers robust defence in fake jobs scandal

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 19:10

Old interview drags Fillon deeper into fake jobs scandal

Candidate’s wife appears to contradict husband’s claim she was legitimate employee

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 20:01

France asks whether François Fillon can ride out scandal

Presidential contender sinks in polls as nation agog at ‘Penelope-gate’ jobs scandal

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 01:00

Emmanuel Macron’s ambitions received boost from ‘exotic’ Royal

Presidential candidates thrash out alliances while Fillon struggles with wife’s job scandals

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 20:02

French election to be showdown between Macron and Le Pen

Former favourite for presidency François Fillon discredited by payments made to wife

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 01:00

François Fillon’s presidential hopes in turmoil over payments scandal

France candidate under investigation over news that wife was paid €600,000 as aide

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 17:13