The Paris court of appeal is reviewing former President Nicolas Sarkozy's request for early release after his historic imprisonment for illegal campaign financing.
The Paris court of appeal considers Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal for release from prison after his conviction in the Libyan financing scandal, with the decision pending amid cautious reactions.
The Paris court of appeal is reviewing former President Nicolas Sarkozy's request for early release after his historic imprisonment for illegal campaign financing.
Nicolas Sarkozy is receiving special prison protection due to specific threats linked to his former presidential status as he serves a five-year sentence for illegal campaign financing.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his unprecedented prison sentence under close security at La Santé, accompanied by two security officers in neighboring cells.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been jailed following his conviction for orchestrating illegal Libyan campaign financing in 2007, with his lawyers filing a release request now awaiting judicial decision.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy's incarceration sparks mixed reactions from political allies and opponents, highlighting tensions in French politics and justice.
Nicolas Sarkozy becomes the first former French president to be incarcerated, eliciting significant national and international reactions, including from the French government and Sahel countries.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy entered Santé prison on October 21, 2025, prompting emotional public support and family solidarity amid mixed public reactions.
Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyers promptly filed a formal appeal for his release following his incarceration, challenging the grounds of his detention amid his ongoing appeal process.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated following his conviction for illicit campaign financing, marking a historic first for a French and EU leader and triggering widespread public and political reactions.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving his sentence at La Santé prison on October 21, 2025, following his conviction for association of malfaiteurs in the Libyan affair trial, marking an unprecedented incarceration in France's history.
Nicolas Sarkozy has started his five-year prison term with strong support from family and political allies, amid reflections on political corruption by a prominent anti-corruption judge.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy is being transferred to La Santé prison following his conviction in the Libyan affair, with his lawyers disputing the judgment and preparing for his incarceration.
Family-organized support rallies and public demonstrations mark the day of Nicolas Sarkozy's incarceration at the prison de la Santé, highlighting emotional appeals and political dissent.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy met President Emmanuel Macron days before starting a five-year prison sentence for his role in the Libyan campaign financing case.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to visit former President Nicolas Sarkozy in prison as he begins his five-year sentence, while political allies express public support.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will start his five-year prison sentence on October 21 at Prison de la Santé for illegal campaign financing linked to Libya, becoming the first EU head of state to serve prison time.