Former French president Sarkozy guilty of corruption Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of corruption and handed a three-year prison sentence, after a court in Paris convicted him for … World • 01 Mar 21
Sarkozy denies trying to bribe judge at graft trial Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy told a French court today that he had never engaged in corruption and that he was the victim of lies. World • 07 Dec 20
Former French president Sarkozy goes on trial France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial today on charges of corruption, becoming the first French ex-head of state to stand as an accused … Europe • 23 Nov 20
Sarkozy charged with 'conspiracy' over election finance Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing new legal charges over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 election campaign, according to financial prosecutors. Europe • 16 Oct 20
Sarkozy to go on trial after final appeal fails France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy is to go on trial facing charges of corruption and influence peddling after losing his final bid to avert appearing … World • 19 Jun 19
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to face trial Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to stand trial for influence peddling over accusations he offered to help a prosecutor get promoted in return for leaked … World • 29 Mar 18
Sarkozy investigated for illegal campaign financing Judges in France have placed former French president Nicolas Sarkozy under formal investigation over allegations of illegal campaign financing. World • 21 Mar 18
French ex-president Sarkozy held in funding probe Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is being held in police custody for questioning by magistrates looking into allegations of Libyan funding for his 2007 election … Nicolas Sarkozy • 20 Mar 18
Police raid Francois Fillon's home in fake jobs probe French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon's shrinking supporter base has been eroded further, a day after news that he faces a formal investigation for allegations … News • 02 Mar 17
Sarkozy concedes defeat in French primary Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy conceded defeat in the first round of the right-wing presidential primary after finishing third behind two former prime ministers. World • 20 Nov 16
France's Sarkozy announces new presidential bid Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that he will seek his party's nomination to stand in next year's presidential election. News • 22 Aug 16
Nicolas Sarkozy denies breaking the law Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has denied he had broken the law after being charged with corruption-related offences. World • 02 Jul 14
French ex-president Sarkozy held for questioning Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is being held for questioning into suspicions that a network of informers kept him abreast of a separate inquiry into … News • 02 Jul 14
French justice minister knew of tapping scandal France's justice minister has defied calls for her to quit after it emerged that she knew former President Nicolas Sarkozy's phone was being tapped, apparently … News • 12 Mar 14
Sarkozy to file legal complaint over secret tapes Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife are to file a legal complaint over secret recordings made of them by an adviser during the … News • 06 Mar 14
Sarkozy-Bettencourt investigation to proceed A French appeals court has ruled an investigation can proceed into former president Nicolas Sarkozy on accusations he duped L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt into donating … News • 24 Sep 13
Prosecutor recommends dropping Sarkozy case A French public prosecutor has recommended dropping an investigation into ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy over claims his 2007 election campaign received illegal donations from France's richest … News • 28 Jun 13
Nicolas Sarkozy questioned over campaign funds French former President Nicolas Sarkozy has not been put under formal investigation by magistrates looking into whether he received illegal campaign funds. News • 23 Nov 12
French police search Sarkozy's home and office French police have searched Nicolas Sarkozy's offices and home as part of their probe into claims he was involved in illegal political campaign financing, his … News • 03 Jul 12
Hollande on track for majority in French election French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party is headed for an absolute majority in parliament with its Greens Party allies, according to initial vote projections from … News • 10 Jun 12
France and Germany vow to assist Greece German chancellor Angela Merkel has said both she and new French President Francois Hollande want Greece to remain in the eurozone. News • 15 May 12
Francois Hollande celebrates French election win A victorious Francois Hollande faces a short honeymoon after his election as France's first left-wing president in 17 years. News • 07 May 12
Francois Hollande elected French President Francois Hollande was elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades today, dealing a humiliating defeat to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and shaking up European … News • 08 May 12
Campaigning ends in French election Campaigning has ended in France for a decisive second-round presidential vote. News • 06 May 12
Sarkozy and Hollande clash in French TV debate French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist challenger Francois Hollande clashed repeatedly in their only televised debate last night. News • 03 May 12
