An investigating judge will examine Édouard Philippe for alleged facts of embezzlement of public funds, favoritism, illegal conflict of interest and misconduct (misappropriation by a public official) in Le Havre, the city of which he is mayor, indicated on Tuesday, May 19 the National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF), contacted by AFP. A source close to the former Prime Minister, who is also a candidate for the 2027 presidential election, assures that he will respond "very serenely" to questions from the courts.