Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy

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Nicolas Sarkozy is a French politician who served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012. He is a member of the center-right party, The Republicans, and held various positions in government prior to his presidency, including Minister of the Interior. Known for his dynamic leadership style and controversial policies, Sarkozy's tenure saw significant economic reforms and a prominent role in international affairs. However, he has faced legal challenges following his presidency, including convictions related to corruption and influence peddling. Recently, he announced his decision to suspend public activities and media expressions after being placed under electronic surveillance due to a corruption conviction.

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced his presence at the mass.

Así fue la misa del Papa León XIV en el corazón de París
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-09-26
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Gideon Kutz was the only Israeli representative accompanying President Nicolas Sarkozy during his visit to Damascus in 2008.

עיתונאי החוץ הוותיק גדעון קוץ הלך לעולמו בגיל 78
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-21
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Nicolas Sarkozy, a former president of France, was seen with Al-Khelaifi at a Champions League match despite being convicted and awaiting the outcome of an appeal.

Pokrenuta zvanična istraga protiv vlasnika PSG-a, a evo šta mu se stavlja na teret
Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-09-19
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Nasser Al Khelaifi
Nasser Al Khelaifi

She was the first woman of north African and Muslim heritage to hold a major French government post when she was appointed justice minister by the rightwing president Nicolas Sarkozy.

Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges | Rachida Dati
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-16
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Nicolas Sarkozy built his 2007 presidential campaign on la France qui se lève tôt: the France that rises early.

All the property schemes do one thing. It’s not help buyers – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-13
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Jacqueline Laffont has previously represented former president Nicolas Sarkozy.

Jean Imbert, la caduta dello chef di De Niro e Beyoncé. Tre sue ex lo accusano di botte e umiliazioni
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-04
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Nicolas Sarkozy exploited the victim narrative before his imprisonment.

Marine Le Pen: Verurteilte Politikerin mit Präsidentschaftsambitionen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-15
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Nicolas Sarkozy has filed an appeal against the French government regarding his conviction in the wiretapping case.

L'excopríncep d'Andorra Nicolas Sarkozy porta França al Tribunal d'Estrasburg
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-07-11
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Gerard Del Castillo
Gerard Del Castillo

Nicolas Sarkozy is referenced as someone who was initially welcomed by the Italian right but later treated as an enemy.

La destra italiana scopre ora chi è davvero Donald Trump | Lo dico al Corriere
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-10
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Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights against his conviction in a case involving influence peddling and active corruption.

Sarkozy porta França al Tribunal d'Estrasburg pel cas de blanqueig
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-07-10
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Gerard Del Castillo
Gerard Del Castillo

Nicolas Sarkozy is mentioned as a former president of France who is also under legal restrictions.

Το «βραχιολάκι» της κ. Λεπέν
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-07-10
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A similar situation arose in former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s corruption case.

Marine Le Pen will run for president despite rejecting court-ordered monitor
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-07
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Nicolas Sarkozy was the French President who last visited Syria in 2009.

Prancūzijos prezidentas Emmanuelis Macronas atvyko į Siriją
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-06
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Nicolas Sarkozy is a former president of France and a significant figure in conservative politics.

Jordan Bardella überholt Marine Le Pen – Präsidentschaft greifbar
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-28
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A few weeks before the Copenhagen COP in 2009, CARICOM leaders had an unprecedented visit from President Nicolas Sarkozy of France.

Byron Blake | Hurricane and heat wave - What a message for CARICOM conference? | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-28
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Alís compared the situation to the ultimatum issued by Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009 regarding Andorra's status.

El partit socialdemòcrata d’Andorra prioritza l’avortament per davant del Coprincipat
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2026-06-19
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Gerard Alis
Gerard Alis
Pere Baro
Pere Baro

Nicolas Sarkozy is a former president who published a bestseller with the help of Vincent Bolloré.

Kampf um die Kontrolle von Frankreichs Kulturindustrie
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
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Yasmina Reza accompanied Nicolas Sarkozy during his election campaign, resulting in a psychological portrait of the ambitious politician.

«Ich bin ein grosser Fan der Figur Trump»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-30
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Nicolas Sarkozy is the former President of France and the father of Louis Sarkozy.

Louis Sarkozy, der Sohn von Ex-Präsident Nicolas Sarkozy, hat noch viel vor
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
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Nicolas Sarkozy is mentioned as one of the leading figures in the publishing house that outperformed Olivier Marleix.

Le suicide d’Olivier Marleix passionne encore et toujours la complosphère
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-28
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Eric Woerth served as a minister under Nicolas Sarkozy.

Eric Woerth, candidat à la présidence du PMU, quitte l’Assemblée nationale après plus de vingt ans en poste
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-27
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Nicolas Sarkozy, along with Emmanuel Macron, preferred to engage with wealthy rulers in Abu Dhabi rather than address the Louvre's issues.

daran ist die zurückgetretene Direktorin nicht schuld
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-26
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Nicolas Sarkozy appointed Rachida Dati as the youngest Justice Minister in France's history.

Rachida Dati will beweisen, dass man in Frankreich alles kann
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
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Nicolas Sarkozy is involved in legal proceedings regarding his sentences in the Bismuth and Bygmalion cases.

Nicolas Sarkozy sera fixé le 9 mars sur sa demande de confusion des peines dans les affaires Bismuth et Bygmalion
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-23
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Vincent Desry
Vincent Desry

Nicolas Sarkozy was the President of France during the time of the meeting with Jeffrey Epstein.

Quand un conseiller élyséen de Nicolas Sarkozy rencontrait Epstein, avenue Foch à Paris, un soir de 2011
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-20
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