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Sarkozy on Trial for Gaddafi Funded Campaign Corruption

9/27/2025

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Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial for allegedly accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 campaign; prosecutors seek a seven-year sentence for corruption and illegal campaign financing.
Sarkozy's previous convictions, including a three-year sentence upheld in December 2024, have eroded his reputation.
The trial's outcome could affect credibility of French institutions and the center-right coalition, reshaping politics.

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Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial for allegedly accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 campaign; prosecutors seek a seven-year sentence for corruption and illegal campaign financing.
Sarkozy's previous convictions, including a three-year sentence upheld in December 2024, have eroded his reputation.
The trial's outcome could affect credibility of French institutions and the center-right coalition, reshaping politics.