The Latest Breaking News from Nicolas Sarkozy

The former French President was in Lyon on Thursday to sign his latest book at a Fnac shop. On the sidelines of his visit, the CGT trade union, which is critical of management's political choices, organised a rally outside the store.

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France’s political forces are already jockeying for position. The balance of power between President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, a fragmented left and the increasingly emboldened far right continues to shift – shaping what could be one of the…

The former French president was released from prison in November after appealing a five-year sentence. He has now released a memoir called ‘Diary of a Prisoner’ covering his brief spell behind bars

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's prison memoir hits shelves today. In it, he describes his 20-day prison stay, including his diet and weak showers, and advises on appealing to the far-right.

Nicolas Sarkozy’s new book, The Diary of a Prisoner, is being released this week – and also details the time he spent in jail

France’s highest court upheld former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing on Wednesday, closing off his final appeal in the case. The ruling confirms a one-year prison sentence for overspending during his failed 2012 re-election bid.

This decision is another blow to the former president's reputation and legacy, just two weeks after his release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case.

France’s top court has upheld ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing of his reelection bid in 2012

Verdict is fresh blow for former French president who was released from prison only this month in connection with separate conviction