Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces new trial for alleged illegal funding from Libya.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces trial on charges of accepting illegal campaign funds from Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi for his 2007 campaign. This follows his December conviction for influence-peddling, resulting in a one-year prison sentence. Sarkozy denies the allegations and plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. Despite legal troubles, he remains influential among right-wing supporters.

January 05, 2025
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