Nicolas Sarkozy

Former French president sentenced to jail after being convicted of attempted bribery

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