Overview

• Prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence and a €300,000 fine for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya.
• The allegations include claims that Muammar al-Gaddafi’s regime provided millions of euros in cash to Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.
• Prosecutors assert that Sarkozy and Gaddafi had a 'corruption pact,' involving financial support in exchange for promises of diplomatic and economic favors for Libya.
• The trial also involves multiple co-defendants, including former ministers, with significant prison terms and fines sought for their alleged roles.
• The defense's closing arguments are pending, with a final verdict expected after April 8, 2025.