# Sarkozy

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# on trial

Sarkozy ordered to stand trial for attempt to influence judge

Sarkozy claims he is innocent of all the charges against him.

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Mar 29th 2018, 9:10 PM

# former french president

Nicolas Sarkozy declares candidacy for French presidential election

The French politician broke the news on his official Twitter account today.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 8:30 PM

# I'm back

Sarkozy's corruption probe suspended after his comeback announcement

A source says that the inquiry doesn’t have to give a reason.

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Sep 24th 2014, 8:20 AM

# nicolas? papa?

Nicolas Sarkozy just launched his political comeback - on Facebook

Remember this guy? He’s back…

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Sep 19th 2014, 3:48 PM

# Investigation

IMF chief Christine Lagarde charged in €400 million fraud case

Lagarde said that she will not resign her position and intends to return to work immediately.

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Aug 27th 2014, 2:53 PM

# Non Coupable

Sarkozy says France is trying to 'humiliate and destroy' him

The former French President took to the airwaves to fight back.

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Jul 3rd 2014, 7:30 AM

# Le Charge

Former French President charged with corruption

The charge looks set to end Sarkozy’s hopes of a political comeback.

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Jul 2nd 2014, 7:11 AM

# France

Sarkozy charged with taking advantage of elderly heiress

Sarkozy was unexpectedly summoned for a face-to-face encounter with staff members of Liliane Bettencourt over claims he accepted envelopes stuffed with cash.

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Mar 21st 2013, 9:56 PM

# sacrebleu

Sarkozy faces a slew of legal inquiries in French court

France’s ex-president is being questioned about media spying, cash from Muammar Gaddafi, the ‘Karachi’ affair and financial backing from Liliane Bettencourt.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 2:48 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Our essential roundup of the day’s big stories – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed.

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May 6th 2012, 7:45 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am.

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May 6th 2012, 9:00 AM

# DSK

Strauss-Kahn says he was set up in the aftermath of maid scandal

The former IMF boss says his political opponents orchestrated events to end his bid for the French presidency.

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Apr 28th 2012, 1:09 PM

# School Shooting

France: Major manhunt under way after fatal shootings

France has raised its terror alert to red following the attacks; meanwhile, one minute’s silence will be observed to honour the victims today.

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Mar 20th 2012, 8:31 AM

# France

Four people killed in French school shooting

The incident took place in Toulouse, with French media reporting up to four people dead, including three children. President Nicolas Sarkozy has called it a “frightening tragedy”

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Mar 19th 2012, 7:59 PM

# France

France: Marine Le Pen set to run in presidential election

The far-right candidate has secured the support of 500 elected officials, as required for those standing in the French presidential election.

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Mar 13th 2012, 3:54 PM

# France

Sarkozy apologises over son's tomato throwing incident

A tomato and marbles were thrown at a policewoman outside the presidential palace.

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Mar 12th 2012, 2:25 PM

# l'immigration

Sarkozy: France has too many foreigners

The French president, who is currently trailing in the opinion polls for next month’s election, said France needs to cut its number of immigrants and introduce tougher controls.

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Mar 7th 2012, 10:27 AM

# France

In pictures, video: Sarkozy seeks refuge from booing crowd

Several hundred protesters booed the president during his visit to Bayonne.

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Mar 1st 2012, 6:12 PM

# France

Sarkozy calls for new legislation on 'Armenian genocide denial'

Recent legislation relating to the deaths of thousands of Armenians in WWI was struck down yesterday by France’s Constitutional Court.

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Feb 29th 2012, 3:17 PM

# Greece

Greece leaders reach deal on more austerity and cuts

The Greek Prime Minister said that there was “broad agreement” on all points of the new programme -with one exception.

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Feb 9th 2012, 1:41 PM

# Review 2011

Video: 2011 - the year in gaffes

From the government’s €3.6bn ‘accounting error’, to confusing a Hollywood actor with a serial killer, here are this year’s most memorable gaffes.

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Dec 28th 2011, 10:00 AM

# Euro

Cameron threatens to block Merkozy's EU Treaties change

Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy are due to present plans for a new EU treaty – but Britain is threatening to veto the proposals.

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Dec 7th 2011, 8:29 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

A round-up of the day’s big, news as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Jun 30th 2011, 7:52 PM

# France

Video: Nicolas Sarkozy attacked while meeting the public

The French president’s security wasted no time in tackling the man who grabbed at Sarkozy.

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Jun 30th 2011, 3:57 PM

# EU summit

Taoiseach to come face to face with Sarkozy at EU summit

Greece will top the agenda at the European Council meeting, with fears that contagion will spread around the world.

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Jun 23rd 2011, 8:52 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock

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Jun 17th 2011, 4:47 PM

# race row

Sarkozy ready to intervene in football racism row, says French media

French president is reportedly ready to step in and ask Laurent Blanc not to resign as manager of national side over quota controversy.

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May 8th 2011, 7:03 PM

LIVE

France and Germany spar with Italy over Tunisian immigrants

Germany and France are furious with Italy for granting temporary residence papers to Tunisian immigrants and, in an affront to the EU principle of free movement, the French authorities have refused entry to some immigrants at the border.

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Apr 19th 2011, 8:03 AM