Topic: Bernard Tapie

2 chapters across the catalog

Bernie and the Breach
Episode 783 • • 1:25:33 - 1:29:40

783: Bernie and the Breach

Christine Lagarde IMF Trial, Chinese Yuan SDR Basket

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde faces trial in France over a 400 million euro payment to businessman Bernard Tapie during her time as Finance Minister. The hosts speculate that the legal pressure is a response to her support for including the Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) in the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket.

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Gun Extremists
Episode 621 • • 2:02:23 - 2:05:05

621: Gun Extremists

Christine Lagarde Fraud Case, Sarkozy Payouts

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde is facing legal scrutiny in France regarding an embezzlement and fraud case from her time as Finance Minister. The investigation centers on a 300 million euro payout to Bernard Tapie, a supporter of former President Nicolas Sarkozy. Despite the severity of the charges, the case has received relatively limited international media coverage.

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