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French former president Sarkozy has electronic tag removed

French authorities removed former president Nicolas Sarkozy's electronic tag on Wednesday after he served just over three months at home in Paris in 2025.
The tag was imposed in February following Sarkozy's December 2024 conviction for illegal attempts to secure favors from a judge, with the highest appeals court ordering a one-year term.
At 70 years old, Sarkozy and his lawyer Thierry Herzog were found guilty of forming a 'corruption pact' to exchange information about an investigating judge, while a separate case on alleged illegal campaign funding is set for September.
Although convicted, Sarkozy maintains his innocence and intends to challenge the ruling by appealing through the European human rights judicial system, while authorities confirm he remains subject to travel limitations and must comply with reporting obligations.
Removing the tag grants Sarkozy greater freedom but leaves the conviction intact, marking unprecedented legal consequences for a post-war French president with possible effects on his political influence and legacy.

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French former president Sarkozy has electronic tag removed

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