Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libyan Campaign Financing Trial

The prosecution has concluded its case, alleging a 'pact of corruption' with Muammar Gaddafi and requesting significant penalties, as Sarkozy denies all charges.

The French financial prosecutor has requested seven years in prison, a €300,000 fine, and five years of ineligibility for Nicolas Sarkozy for illegal campaign financing during his 2007 presidential run.
Prosecutors allege that Sarkozy's campaign received €6 million in cash from Muammar Gaddafi's Libyan regime as part of a 'pact of corruption' involving diplomatic and economic favors.
Key evidence presented includes testimonies, financial records, and circumstantial indicators, though no direct proof of the alleged funding has been established.
Sarkozy maintains his innocence, claiming the accusations are politically motivated and part of a conspiracy by 'vengeful Libyans.'
The defense is set to begin presenting its case on March 31, 2025, as Sarkozy simultaneously appeals a separate corruption conviction to the European Court of Human Rights.