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Kadhafi's son breaks silence on Sarkozy Libya funding

The youngest son of former Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi claims he was pressured to retract allegations about his country's funding of Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign. In an exclusive interview with RFI, Saif al-Islam Kadhafi describes being approached three times to change testimony he gave to French investigators in 2018…

Radio France Internationale

Jean-Marie Le Pen died knowing his extremist far-right politics have been successfully mainstreamed in France

The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the party once known as the National Front, occurs at a time when the mainstreaming of far-right politics in France seems almost complete.

The Conversation

French Far-right Figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies

Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday aged 96, was the far-right bogeyman of French politics, infamously dismissing the Holocaust as a detail of history and spending half a century whipping up anger over immigration.

International Business Times

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France's ex-president Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is again on trial from this Monday, as he has been charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

Radio France Internationale

Ex-French leader Sarkozy on trial over alleged Gaddafi funds: All to know

If convicted, Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to 10 years in prison for a ‘corruption pact’ with the late Libyan leader.

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French former PM Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving millions of euros in illegal funding from Gaddafi

The former leader denies all the charges against him

The Independent UK

Former French President Sarkozy On Trial For Alleged Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya, facing charges of corruption and witness tampering.

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Watch live as former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over alleged €50 million Gaddafi pact

Watch live as former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Monday (6 January) after his 2007 presidential campaign was allegedly financed by late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The Independent UK

France's Ex-president Sarkozy On Trial Over Alleged Kadhafi Pact

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office, goes on trial Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.

International Business Times

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign

The Guardian - UK

Sarkozy: Divisive French Ex-president Beset By Legal Woes

Nicolas Sarkozy, who ruled France as a tough-talking right-wing president from 2007 to 2012, is seen by supporters as a dynamic saviour of his country but by detractors as a vulgar populist mired in corruption.

International Business Times

Sarkozy braces for high-stakes legal battles in 2025 even after conviction

The legal sagas of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy are far from over as he faces a litany of judicial battles in the coming year – a year in which he will be wearing an electronic tag, after his corruption conviction was upheld by France's highest court.

Radio France Internationale

Former French President Sarkozy Convicted Of Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of corruption and influence peddling, facing potential prison time. Legal milestone in French politics.

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld

France's highest court upholds Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to one year in prison with an electronic monitoring bracelet. Additi...

The Independent UK

France’s highest court upholds corruption conviction of former president Nicolas Sarkozy

France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, has upheld an appeal court decision which had found former president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption

International Business Times

France's Sarkozy Must Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Graft Case Appeal

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Who is Francois Bayrou, France’s new prime minister?

The 73-year-old centrist and leader of the Democratic Movement will replace Michel Barnier, who lost a confidence vote.

International Business Times

Bayrou: Macron's Longtime Comrade Facing Biggest Challenge

Francois Bayrou, one of few political heavyweights to have stood by French President Emmanuel Macron since he came to power in 2017, now faces his biggest challenge after finally being promoted to prime minister.

The Independent UK

Israel and France fans clash during football match amid large police presence

High security at Stade de France helps contain tensions during Israel-France match

The Independent UK

France steps up security for Israel match after Amsterdam violence

President Emmanuel Macron, prime minister Michel Barnier, former presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy expected to attend match in Paris

The Independent UK

The World Cup meetings which saw Sepp Blatter’s Nobel Peace Prize dream turn to a nightmare

Now 88, Blatter’s ban from holding a Fifa position ends in 2027 after he served as president of the organisation for 17 years

France 24

Budget, immigration set to dominate French PM Barnier’s much-awaited policy speech

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier outlines the policy priorities of his new government in a much-awaited speech on Tuesday as it seeks to shore up its fragile position following a record two-month transition period that politically paralysed France.

The Guardian - UK

French interior minister vows to ‘restore order’ as critics warn of shift to right

Appointment of Bruno Retailleau is most striking example of reactionary right taking power, says Socialist leader

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