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DGSE reformer Bernard Bajolet, from the Paris attacks to trial for intimidation

Bernard Bajolet was director of France's DGSE foreign intelligence service from 2013 to 2017.
Bernard Bajolet was director of France's DGSE foreign intelligence service from 2013 to 2017. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

This month, former DGSE head Bernard Bajolet faces trial over the alleged intimidation of a controversial financier and marks 10 years since leading the service's response to the Paris attacks of 13 November 2015. Intelligence Online looks back at his time at "La Boîte".

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French police officer stripped of security clearance over China links

France's Council of State has confirmed the decision taken by state prefect Patrick Dallennes (pictured) to withdraw the security clearance of a police officer suspected of links with Beijing.
France's Council of State has confirmed the decision taken by state prefect Patrick Dallennes (pictured) to withdraw the security clearance of a police officer suspected of links with Beijing. © Joël Le Gall/Ouest France/MaxPPP

France's top administrative court has ruled in favour of withdrawing an antiterrorism official's security clearance, reversing two previous court decisions. The officer worked for French intelligence and is married to a Chinese woman.

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