Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, was officially stripped of his Legion of Honour following his confirmed conviction for corruption. Despite his ongoing legal troubles since 2012, he remains a notable figure in French politics. Sarkozy's conviction included offences such as influence peddling and bribery linked to his 2007 campaign. Although Sarkozy is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights, the law mandates exclusion from the Legion for prison sentences over a year. Emmanuel Macron has publicly defended Sarkozy's legacy, despite the legal circumstances surrounding his case.
Sarkozy remains an important figure in French politics despite his legal troubles, having been stripped of his Legion of Honour following a conviction for corruption.
Emmanuel Macron defended Sarkozy's contributions, but the law mandates exclusion from the Legion of Honour for those convicted and sentenced to prison for a year or more.
Sarkozy's legal struggles began after his presidency, culminating in his recent conviction and ongoing appeals, including a case before the European Court of Human Rights.
The only other former president to lose the Legion of Honour was Philippe Petain, highlighting the gravity of Sarkozy's legal situation within French history.
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