Nicolas Sarkozy Suspends Public Activities Following Corruption Conviction

The former French president, sentenced to one year of house arrest with an electronic bracelet, plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to one year in prison, to be served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet, for corruption and influence peddling in the 'wiretapping case.'
The conviction was upheld by France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, in December 2024, making it final and enforceable.
Sarkozy announced on social media that he is pausing his public and media activities as a former president out of respect for the office he once held.
He confirmed plans to appeal the ruling to the European Court of Human Rights, asserting that he has been the victim of an injustice.
The former president expressed gratitude to supporters for their continued loyalty and stated he will continue his professional life within the boundaries of the law.