Recommendation for Nicolas Sarkozy's Release Under Supervision
November 10, 2025
The prosecutor has recommended the release of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy under judicial supervision, as he has been in prison for 20 days for corruption-related charges. The prosecutor noted that specific legal criteria should be considered, rather than the severity of the charges. Sarkozy described his time in prison as a 'nightmare' and an exhausting experience. The charges against him relate to funding for his 2007 presidential campaign by the Gaddafi regime. He is seeking release, claiming that his time in prison is very difficult.