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Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Sentence for Sarkozy in Libyan Funds Case

French prosecutors want the former President Nicolas Sarkozy to be sentenced to seven years in prison in a trial where he is accused of having received illegal campaign funds from the Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy was President from 2007 to 2012 and has previously been convicted of, among other things, corruption and is serving a sentence where he wears an electronic ankle tag.

Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Sentence for Sarkozy in Libyan Funds Case

Sarkozy's verdict – forced to wear an electronic tag

France's highest appellate court has upheld the verdict of, among other things, corruption against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, At the same time, the court ruled that Sarkozy must wear an electronic tag for a year – which is the first time a former head of state in France has been sentenced to such a punishment. Sarkozy is also not allowed to stand in political elections for the next three years.

Sarkozy's verdict – forced to wear an electronic tag

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

Everything is blamed on President Emmanuel Macron as France catches its breath after the first round of the parliamentary election. The final battle is portrayed as the extremists' fight.

France Divided in the Extremists' Battle

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting.

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality