Political pressure expected to increase on Nicolas Sarkozy case as parole request lodged

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy starts serving his 5-year sentence today October 21, 2025. As his legal team says the appeal's court will decide on his parole within a month, political pressure is expected to increase. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman analyses why the former president was served a prison sentence and the political dynamics at play.