French prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya financing case
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in his appeal trial in Paris over allegations that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election campaign.
The request was made on Wednesday during proceedings at the courthouse in the French capital.
Sarkozy, who led France from 2007 to 2012, has denied any wrongdoing.
The case remains significant because it involves a former head of state and allegations tied to campaign financing, a matter that has already led to a major legal and political fallout.
Sarkozy last year became modern France's first former president to go to jail over the case before being released after 20 days pending appeal.
The appeal trial is examining charges linked to claims that money from Libya was sought for the 2007 campaign.
The latest prosecution request adds to the pressure on Sarkozy as the court continues to hear the case.
The proceedings are taking place in Paris, but the court has not yet ruled on the sentence request.
No further immediate outcome was reported.
