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Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy was born in 1955 to a Hungarian immigrant father. A leading figure in France's center right, he served as president from 2007 to 2012.

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February 14, 2024

French court confirms Sarkozy guilty verdict, cuts sentence

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Police walk past a wall daubed with the slogan "Justice for Nahel"

France riots: A legacy of colonial racism?

France riots: A legacy of colonial racism?

While the riots in France seem to have eased off, the issue of racism inherent in its colonial past remains unaddressed.
PoliticsJuly 3, 2023
Inside Europe podcast

Inside Europe 05.03.2021

Inside Europe 05.03.2021

The EU's slow vaccine rollout gets a shot in the arm — 6.3 magnitide earthquake hits central Greece — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is found guilty of corruption — We meet a family who's moved from the UK to Germany to stay in the EU — And why elderly Italian men are enjoying the limelight — and more!
PoliticsMarch 5, 202155:00 min
Muammar Gaddafi, right, and Nicolas Sarkozy, left, shake hands in 2007

In France, no one is above the law

In France, no one is above the law

The verdict against former President Nicolas Sarkozy is a message to France's ruling class.
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Barbara Wesel
Commentary
SocietyMarch 1, 2021
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at court

French ex-president Sarkozy found guilty of corruption

French ex-president Sarkozy found guilty of corruption

The former president, who led France between 2007 and 2012, has been sentenced to time in prison.
PoliticsMarch 1, 2021
Nicolas Sarkozy leaves court after a hearing

Prosecutors demand jail term for Sarkozy

Prosecutors demand jail term for Sarkozy

The former French president denies charges of influence peddling and corruption.
CrimeDecember 9, 2020
Nicolas Sarkozy

France: Sarkozy bribery trial postponed

France: Sarkozy bribery trial postponed

The corruption trial of French ex-President Sarkozy has been postponed over health concerns about a co-defendant.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2020
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