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Against Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni, a Damning Indictment in the Case of Ziad Takieddine's False Retraction

December 18, 2025 Le Monde
Against Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni, a Damning Indictment in the Case of Ziad Takieddine's False Retraction

Nicolas Sarkozy announces a request to lift indictment in the Libyan financing case.

SUMMARY

Nicolas Sarkozy issues a statement announcing a request to lift indictment in the Libyan financing case, also involving Carla Bruni and the false retraction of Ziad Takieddine, raising questions about political transparency and judicial manipulation.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Nicolas Sarkozy announces legal action in the Libyan financing case.
  • Carla Bruni is also involved in the controversy related to Ziad Takieddine.
  • The damning indictment reveals new elements compromising the defense.
  • The case raises questions about transparency and evidence manipulation.
  • Upcoming judicial debates could impact Sarkozy's political career.

CORE SUBJECT

Judicial case Libyan financing Sarkozy

The truth finally emerges. On November 11, 2020, a statement from Nicolas Sarkozy was published on his social media. The former President of the Republic solemnly announced that he would file a "request to lift the indictment" in the case of Libyan financing of his presidential campaign. This case, which shook French political life, also involves Carla Bruni, Nicolas Sarkozy's wife, in a controversy linked to a false retraction by Ziad Takieddine, a key intermediary in the investigation. The damning indictment highlights new elements and testimonies that could compromise the defense of the two public figures. The case raises questions about the transparency of political financing and the manipulation of evidence in judicial proceedings. The upcoming judicial debates promise to be intense, with a potential impact on Nicolas Sarkozy's political career and Carla Bruni's reputation. This case is closely followed by the media and public opinion, who await clarifications and fair judicial decisions.

KEYWORDS

Nicolas Sarkozy Carla Bruni Ziad Takieddine Libyan financing indictment judicial case politics justice

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

Nicolas Sarkozy

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Former President of the French Republic

Carla Bruni

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Wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, singer and former model

Ziad Takieddine

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Key intermediary in the Libyan financing case