Former president Nicolas Sarkozy returns to the stand on Wednesday. He will be questioned about the letter sent to judges by his former right-hand man, Claude Guéant, marking a true act of divorce.
Published on April 29, 2026 at 07:50, it will take you 2 minutes to read.
A decisive day on Wednesday, April 29 for Nicolas Sarkozy in the appeal trial of the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign. Sarkozy will have to respond to accusations from his closest collaborator. The case takes a turn as Guéant reveals details in a three-page letter sent to the court.
Guéant states that Sarkozy did call him to the table, back in 2007 in Tripoli, to discuss the international arrest warrant against Abdallah Senoussi. Guéant shares details to make his accusations more credible, despite Sarkozy’s denial.
The motive behind Guéant’s revelations seems to be a spirit of vengeance towards Sarkozy, who had previously questioned Guéant’s lifestyle and integrity. With a close relationship tarnished by these accusations, Sarkozy’s defense may rely on denial. Sarkozy had previously been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the case, and Guéant’s testimony could further incriminate him in the eyes of the court.
