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Paris Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Suspected Favouritism in Transport Contracts

The Paris public prosecutor's office has launched a preliminary investigation into suspected favouritism in the awarding of transport-related public contracts, with financial investigators examining procurement procedures for major urban infrastructure projects.
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