Nicolas Sarkozy

Former French president denies allegations of illegal Libyan funding

Former French president’s 2007 campaign allegedly financed by Libyan dictator

Centre-right candidate expected to face National Front leader Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential campaign

With Marine Le Pen threatening to beat Hollande, John Gaffney gives a cautious welcome to Sarkozy

Has France's Front National really changed? Or does Jean-Marie Le Pen speak for its members?

Sarkoleaks: Bruni mocked French president about his salary, while adviser called him 'the dwarf'

Christine Lagarde's appointment was meant to bring a fragrant new era post-DSK. What went wrong?

Will former French first lady steal the limelight from her replacement Valerie Trierweiler?

Francois Hollande's 'companion' will make headlines like Bruni - but for different reasons

But there's no sign of the US following suit, despite polls showing anger at bank execs