All about the Nicolas Sarkozy affair with H24 NEWS: a former president faces justice

The Nicolas Sarkozy affair encompasses several investigations and trials involving the former French president. Among the most high-profile is the ‘Bygmalion’ affair, in which he was convicted of illegal campaign financing in 2012, following the use of false invoices to conceal overspending.

The former head of state is also implicated in the ‘wiretapping’ affair, in which he was convicted of corruption and influence peddling, accused of attempting to obtain confidential information from a magistrate. He has appealed in both cases.

Other investigations, notably into the possible Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, continue to fuel judicial debate, highlighting the ethical and legal issues involved in public life.