French court dismisses most charges against Macron aide Alexis Kohler as time-barred

The Paris Court of Appeal has declared a large part of the charges against Alexis Kohler, a former senior official in President Emmanuel Macron's administration, as time-barred. The court's decision means that most of the alleged offenses, which occurred before 2014, will not be prosecuted.

Kohler, who served as the general secretary of the presidency, was facing charges of illicit enrichment and illegal taking of interest. The accusations stemmed from his alleged involvement with the activities of the shipping giant MSC, a company linked to his family.

While a significant portion of the case has been dismissed due to the statute of limitations, Kohler will still face proceedings related to the remaining charges. The court's ruling narrows the scope of the legal battle, focusing on the alleged benefits derived from his family's business connections.