According to the policies of the honorary legion, a person who has finally been convicted of a period of imprisonment from one year or more must be excluded from the following.
Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, was released by the Order of the Honorary Legion – the highest state award – after his conviction of corruption and abuse of influence. France reported it 24.
In December 2024, the Supreme Court of French appealed the SARKOI sentence for an attempt to illegally receive the judge’s location. Thereafter, the 70-year politician was obliged to wear an electronic bracelet, but he fulfilled this obligation until last month.
According to the policies of the honorary legion, a person who has finally been convicted of a period of imprisonment from one year or more must be excluded from the following.
French president Emmanuel Macron spoke against the decision in April, emphasizing that “it is very important for former presidents to be respected.”
Nicolas Sarkozy is currently taking advantage of the latest possibility of protection – he appeals to the European Court of Human Rights.
His attorney Patrice Spinosi said the ex-president “noticed” the decision to remove the command, but added that “the ECHR petition is still considered.”
According to Spinozi, any ECHR’s decision against France could lead to a revision of the sentence and the removal of exclusion from the honorary legion.
Like France 24 notes, despite legal problems, Sarkozy remains an influential figure of the right wing and regularly communicates with the current president.
It is worth adding that Sarkozy became the second former President of France, who was released by the Order of the Legion Honorary – earlier this happened to Philip Peten, who was convicted in 1945 for treason.
Sarkozy was president of France from 2007 to 2012. Politics faced another sentence – in the case of possible Libya financing of his campaign with the president. This decision will be made on September 25th.
Sarkozy preceded the schedule and removed an electronic bracelet from it
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