HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Corruption in French politics is nothing new

Letter: It is the scale and egregiousness of Nicolas Sarkozy’s corruption that mark out his case most starkly, writes Dr David Lees

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

AI video circulates showing Western leaders making shock revelations

The video was produced by RT and provides a disclaimer about its true nature towards the end.

Euronews · Oct 28, 2025

France has survived revolutions and wars: its crisis now is deep, but not terminal

From the raid on the Louvre to the spectacle of Sarkozy in jail, it is tempting to think France is on a downward spiral. But history tells the tale of its resilience, says historian David A Bell

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

OPINION - Power, corruption and political meltdown: how is Sarkozy's imprisonment the most stable thing about France?

The former president rides into battle against trouble he has largely created for himself, says Anne McElvoy

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Inmates film themselves threatening Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris prison

Nicolas Sarkozy was taunted by fellow inmates who threatened to avenge the death of Muammar Gaddafi.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

France's former President Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison

French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security.

Euronews · Oct 22, 2025

Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly says 'I was a crap mum' as she makes fresh bid for jail release

Tracey Connelly speaks publicly for the first time since her conviction over death of her child Peter who suffered horrific abuse

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Sarkozy under police guard in prison after inmate threatens to kill him to ‘avenge Gaddafi’

The dramatic development came after the former president spent a ‘frightening’ first night at La Sante jail in Paris

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Police move into cell next to Nicolas Sarkozy after fellow inmates threaten to kill the jailed president

The former president arrived at prison yesterday after being handed a five-year sentence for a plan to take money from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

France Divided: Hero or Villain? – The Nation Split Over Sarkozy's Jailing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence, dividing France over corruption, justice, and his lasting political legacy.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22, 2025