Overview

• The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office has requested a seven-year prison sentence, a €300,000 fine, and five years of ineligibility for Nicolas Sarkozy.
• Prosecutors accuse Sarkozy of forming a 'pact of corruption' with Libyan leader Muammar Kadhafi to secure millions in illicit campaign financing for his 2007 presidential run.
• The prosecution also seeks prison terms and fines for Sarkozy's close associates, including Claude Guéant, Brice Hortefeux, and Éric Woerth, for their alleged roles in the scheme.
• Sarkozy denies all charges, calling the accusations politically motivated and lacking credible evidence, and vows to continue fighting for his innocence.
• The defense is scheduled to present its arguments on April 8, 2025, as the trial approaches its conclusion after three months of proceedings.