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The shit, it always flies in a squadron
», Said Jacques Chirac. Stéphane Richard, CEO of Orange, is in a good position to appreciate the veracity of this adage. On Monday, the Orange unions slammed the door in the midst of wage negotiations, accusing management of wanting to take advantage of the pandemic to reduce the group's workforce. Tuesday, as part of the trial of Bernard Tapie, the public prosecutor requested three years in prison, two of which were suspended and a 100,000 euros fine against Stéphane Richard, prosecuted for complicity in the embezzlement of public funds. The facts go back to the time when he was chief of staff to the Minister of the Economy, Christine Lagarde. Wednesday's blackout, hitting emergency service numbers, adds to an already heavy menu for the week. Especially since the affair quickly took a political turn.
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Thursday, 9 am, Stéphane Richard was summoned by the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, and Cédric O, secretary
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