Uber Files: an investigation reveals that Emmanuel Macron facilitated the establishment of the company in France

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An investigation by an international consortium of investigative journalists reveals, Monday, July 11, that the company Uber benefited from the good graces of Emmanuel Macron to set up in France between 2014 and 2016. The current President of the Republic was then Minister of the Economy.

Thousands of files reveal questionable practices by Uber. The protagonists ? A well-honed lobbying machine, and at the heart of the game of influence, a certain Minister of the Economy, Emmanuel Macron. At that time, Uber had just landed in France. Taxis take to the streets to denounce unfair competition. mark MacGanna lobbyist, is tasked by Uber with changing French law. Today, he is a whistleblower.

At the time, François Hollande, Bernard Cazeneuve and Manual Valleys are all quite hostile to the arrival of Uber. But the company finds a more than attentive ear: that of Emmanuel Macron. This is shown in a meeting report written by Mark MacGann : In a word : spectacular. Never seen. Mega top meeting with Emmanuel Macron this morning. France loves us after all.

Each time, the meetings with the lobbyist or the big boss of Uber are not official but off the agenda, and discussions continue by SMS and email. Emmanuel Macron seems to be very cooperative in finding an agreement. The Minister of the Economy at the time even suggested that the company provide pre-written amendments to deputies.

The consortium of journalists who investigated did not find anything illegal on the side of Emmanuel Macron, but a lack of transparency which raises questions. Monday, July 11, at the National Assembly, the opposition asked for explanations. The Élysée replies that Emmanuel Macron’s actions fall within the classic framework of the functions of a minister.

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