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Colourful character who scaled the heights of power despite being dogged by scandal
Paris court clears telecoms company leader of any wrongdoing in Tapie action
The long-running legal saga has entangled French establishment figures
Lagarde’s skills did not prepare her for rough and tumble of French politics
Guilty verdict is a stain on her record but need not cost her the top job
IMF chief says she was deluged by paperwork while French finance minister
IMF head accused of negligence over €405m payout when she was French finance minister
Former tycoon considers run for president but must first reprise role in Lagarde case
UK, France and Germany come out in support chancellor George Osborne has formally nominatedof managing director
Stéphane Richard’s willingness to talk explains Bouygues move
Fresh twist in 22-year legal saga as IMF head is accused of negligence in public office
Long running Adidas case has tainted Nicolas Sarkozy’s political comeback
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