Nicolas Sarkozy
The rise and fall of Nicolas Sarkozy

The rise and fall of Nicolas Sarkozy
Former French president sentenced to jail after being convicted of attempted bribery
2 Mar 2021
Sarkozy faces formal investigation

Sarkozy faces formal investigation
Former French president denies allegations of illegal Libyan funding
22 Mar 2018
Nicolas Sarkozy in police custody over Gaddafi funding probe

Nicolas Sarkozy in police custody over Gaddafi funding probe
Former French president’s 2007 campaign allegedly financed by Libyan dictator
20 Mar 2018
French elections: Francois Fillon wins conservative primary

French elections: Francois Fillon wins conservative primary
Centre-right candidate expected to face National Front leader Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential campaign
28 Nov 2016
Sarkozy must lay off the bling if he’s to return a hero

Sarkozy must lay off the bling if he’s to return a hero
With Marine Le Pen threatening to beat Hollande, John Gaffney gives a cautious welcome to Sarkozy
22 Sep 2014
Le Pen does it again: 'Ebola virus to wipe out immigrants'

Le Pen does it again: 'Ebola virus to wipe out immigrants'
Has France's Front National really changed? Or does Jean-Marie Le Pen speak for its members?
22 May 2014
Sarkozy in 'rage' over secret tapes of him and Carla

Sarkozy in 'rage' over secret tapes of him and Carla
Sarkoleaks: Bruni mocked French president about his salary, while adviser called him 'the dwarf'
6 Mar 2014

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FRANCE: IMF's reputation takes another blow

FRANCE: IMF's reputation takes another blow
Christine Lagarde's appointment was meant to bring a fragrant new era post-DSK. What went wrong?
21 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 4 Jul 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 4 Jul 2012
4 Jul 2012
Carla Bruni resumes her music career as Sarkozy bows out

Carla Bruni resumes her music career as Sarkozy bows out
Will former French first lady steal the limelight from her replacement Valerie Trierweiler?
8 May 2012
FRANCE: Valerie Trierweiler - NOT the new Carla Bruni

FRANCE: Valerie Trierweiler - NOT the new Carla Bruni
Francois Hollande's 'companion' will make headlines like Bruni - but for different reasons
7 May 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 23 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 23 Apr 2012
23 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 1 Sep 2011

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 1 Sep 2011
1 Sep 2011
France and Britain find unity in

France and Britain find unity in
But there's no sign of the US following suit, despite polls showing anger at bank execs
11 Dec 2009