Overview

• Prosecutors have begun their closing arguments in Nicolas Sarkozy's trial, alleging a 'pact of corruption' with Mouammar Kadhafi to secure €6 million in illegal campaign funds.
• The prosecution claims Sarkozy's close associates, including Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux, facilitated the deal through meetings with Libyan officials.
• Evidence presented includes financial transfers, Choukri Ghanem's notebooks, and testimonies detailing Sarkozy's alleged role as the pact's instigator and beneficiary.
• The alleged pact is argued to have undermined France's sovereignty and potentially influenced the 2007 presidential election results.
• Sarkozy denies all charges, asserting the accusations are politically motivated and lack credible proof, while the defense is set to present its case starting March 31, 2025.