Éric Woerth Questioned in Sarkozy's 2007 Campaign Financing Trial

The former campaign treasurer denies allegations of Libyan cash involvement, as the court investigates the origins of suspicious funds.

Éric Woerth, former treasurer for Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign, testified in court regarding allegations of illegal campaign financing tied to Libya.
Woerth denied any connection between the campaign's cash inflows and Muammar Gaddafi's regime, attributing the funds to anonymous donations and the party's financial health.
The investigation has uncovered a small amount of cash of unknown origin, with the prosecution alleging a larger flow of Libyan funds based on extrapolated evidence.
Witness testimonies describe cash distributions to campaign staff, with one claiming to have seen a large stash of money in the party's headquarters.
The trial forms part of broader corruption allegations against Sarkozy, including a purported 2005 agreement with Gaddafi to support his presidential bid in exchange for diplomatic gains.