Sarkozy was found to be the beneficiary of illegal campaign financing in 2012 through a double-billing system to cover costs. It is the former French president's second definitive conviction.

The Court of Cassation in Paris could add on Wednesday a second definitive conviction to the former French president's record.

El Tribunal Supremo francés confirma la condena a 6 meses de prisión contra el expresidente Nicolas Sarkozy, por financiación irregular