VOICED: French minister Woerth questioned in L'Oreal probe

The transcript discusses a political scandal in France involving Labor Minister Eric Vert, who is being questioned by police over allegations of receiving illegal campaign donations from Liliane Bettencourt, the L'Oreal heiress. As the UNP party's Treasurer, Vert is accused of accepting €150,000, exceeding legal limits. The scandal implicates President Nicolas Sarkozy, suggesting his 2007 election campaign was illegally funded. Vert denies the allegations, has stepped down as Treasurer, but remains a minister, eager to present his side to the police.

Who is the central figure being questioned in the French political scandal?

• Nicolas Sarkozy

• Eric Vert

• Liliane Bettencourt

• The UNP party

What was Eric Vert's role in the UNP party?

• Legal advisor

• Prime Minister

• Chief fundraiser and Treasurer

• President

How much money is Eric Vert accused of receiving illegally?

• €7,500

• €50,000

• €150,000

• €200,000

What could be the consequence for Nicolas Sarkozy if the allegations against Vert are true?

• He would be fined a large sum.

• His 2007 election campaign would be deemed illegally funded.

• He would face impeachment.

• He would have to resign immediately.

What action did Eric Vert take in response to the allegations?

• He resigned as Labor minister.

• He stepped down as UNP Treasurer.

• He fled the country.

• He admitted to the allegations.