The Jeffrey Epstein case is now causing considerable political upheaval in France, mirroring the turmoil experienced in the United States following the scandal. Recent disclosures from American Justice Department documents have revealed the involvement of several French authorities, prompting an official response from the French government. President Emmanuel Macron initially downplayed the situation by stating that it primarily concerns the United States, urging the American justice system to handle it, however, with new developments, the French judicial system is now actively involved in investigating the matter.

On Monday, President Macron was questioned about Epstein during a wine industry event, where he reiterated that the scandal was predominantly an American issue. However, the situation escalated when the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced that he had relayed unspecified