Uber’s lobbying activities in France and its relationship with the French president, Emmanuel Macron, are facing an official inquiry.
A committee of French MPs will now investigate the ride-hailing company’s relationships with public officials.
The Uber files project, which was published by the Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), revealed that the company identified Macron as a key ally during his time as economy minister.
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