Libyan financing: Sarkozy rejects accusations on appeal, what he said

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was heard on April 7, 2026, by the Paris Court of Appeal regarding allegations of Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. He denied any involvement and asserted his innocence, rejecting accusations of funding from Libya. This trial follows a September 2025 conviction to five years in prison for conspiracy, a decision he is appealing. A total of ten defendants are being retried in this case, and Sarkozy's interrogation will continue in upcoming hearings.