New testimony undermines Sarkozy's defense in Libyan campaign financing case
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Fresh documentary evidence emerged during Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal proceedings regarding alleged financial support from Libya for his 2007 presidential bid. Claude Guéant, Sarkozy's former chief of staff, submitted additional testimony scheduled for Wednesday's hearing. The new documents could significantly impact the former French president's legal defense in this high-profile campaign financing scandal, which has drawn international attention to potential irregularities in the electoral process.
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New testimony undermines Sarkozy's defense in Libyan campaign financing case
A second document from Claude Guéant, Nicolas Sarkozy's former chief of staff, is set to be read on Wednesday, as part of the appeal trial over alleged Libyan funding for Sarkozy's 2007 presidential election campaign.
