Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released after 20 days in prison. The Paris court ruled on November 10th to replace his detention with judicial oversight, according to BFMTV.
According to reports, Sarkozy was placed in the La Sante prison in Paris on October 21st. This decision was made amid accusations of financing by the regime of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Now, although he is released, he will have to live with strict restrictions - in particular, he will be banned from communicating with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Gerald Darmanin, and several political figures.
In an interview with journalists, Sarkozy spoke about his days in prison, "It was very difficult. Every day was a test." According to him, the time spent behind bars was difficult not only physically, but also morally.
As a reminder, Sarkozy was accused of illegally receiving money from the Muammar Gaddafi government during the 2007 presidential election campaign. The investigation has been ongoing for several years and has become one of the largest political scandals in France.
According to reports, these accusations led to the arrest of the former president for the first time in French history. Sarkozy and his lawyers have denied the accusations, asserting that he operated legally.
The estimated amount of funds provided by Muammar Gaddafi's regime is said to be several million euros. The investigation is not yet complete, and the trial is expected to resume in 2025.
This event caused great controversy in French political circles. Some assess the court's decision as a criterion of justice, while others consider it the next stage of political competition.
Thus, although Sarkozy is currently free, the case about him will undoubtedly remain one of the long-discussed topics on the French political stage.
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