Sarkozy released from prison after 20 days – conditions affected!

Sarkozy released from prison after 20 days – conditions affected!

In the French political landscape, a chapter that caused a great stir has temporarily closed. Nicolas Sarkozy, the former President of France, was released from prison today after the Paris Court of Appeal ruled on his request for release on November 10, 2025. He had spent a total of 20 days in La Santé prison, a time he himself described as "very hard" and a "nightmare", according to reports fr.de and tagesschau.de.

Sarkozy was imprisoned at the beginning of October 2025 due to his involvement in the Libya affair. He was convicted of forming a criminal organization and given a five-year prison sentence, with immediate execution ordered. He is accused of illegally receiving money from Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 election campaign, which he vehemently denies and describes as an “unbearable injustice”.

The legal framework

Despite his conviction, Sarkozy remains a suspect due to his ongoing appeal process. The release was granted by the public prosecutor's office on the condition that he is not allowed to leave the country and is banned from contact with Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, who visited him in prison during his detention. This raises questions and polarizes public debate, with the political right being criticized for reforming interim enforcement in recent years. Ugo Bernalicis from the far-left party LFI said there was a need for reform, while the appeal process on the Libya affair is expected to take place in March 2026.

Although the debate over the release from prison is controversial, Sarkozy is pleased with the court's decision. The current situation is unique in recent French history, as a former head of state is being sentenced under such conditions.

From politics to the public

Sarkozy's release is an event that has an impact not only in France. The political and social reactions are wide-ranging. While some maintain his innocence, others see the whole affair as a sign of the need for reforms in the justice system. Ultimately, it remains to be seen what the next steps in this legal network will be and what role Sarkozy could play in French politics in the future.

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