Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is preparing for his upcoming appeal trial after spending 20 days in La Santé prison. Now under judicial supervision, Sarkozy is determined to demonstrate his innocence in the case that has gripped France.
Life After Prison
Sarkozy has returned to his home in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, spending time with his family and reflecting on the support he received during his imprisonment. In a statement, he expressed deep gratitude to those who sent messages of encouragement, saying they gave him the strength to endure the ordeal.
Preparing for the Appeal
The appeal trial is scheduled from 16 March to 3 June 2026. Sarkozy stated: At the moment when I regain my freedom and my family, I want to say to all those who have written to me, supported me, defended me, how grateful I am to them. Your thousands of testimonies have deeply moved me and given me the strength to endure this ordeal. The law has been applied. I will now prepare the appeal trial. My energy is focused solely on the single goal of proving my innocence. The truth will prevail. It is an obvious truth that life teaches. The end of the story remains to be written. Nicolas Sarkozy
Au moment où je retrouve ma liberté et ma famille, je veux dire à toutes celles et ceux qui m’ont écrit, soutenu, défendu, combien je leur en suis reconnaissant. Vos milliers de témoignages m’ont bouleversé et donné la force de supporter cette épreuve.
Le droit a été appliqué.…
— Nicolas Sarkozy (@NicolasSarkozy) November 10, 2025
