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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (L), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heading for a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan finance minister on yen's depreciation

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, following the yen's depreciation to 159 against the U.S. dollar amid speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will accelerate expansionary fiscal policy after an expected general election.

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General election in Myanmar

Voters cast ballots at a polling station in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Jan. 11, 2026, during the second phase of the country's general election.

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General election in Myanmar

Voters queue at a polling station in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Jan. 11, 2026, for the second phase of the country's general election.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who leads Myanmar's junta, meets the press after casting his ballot at a polling station in the capital Naypyitaw on Dec. 28, 2025, for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, (R) who leads Myanmar's junta, arrives at a polling station in the capital Naypyitaw on Dec. 28, 2025, for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, (R) who leads Myanmar's junta, shows his ink-stained finger after casting his ballot at a polling station in the capital Naypyitaw on Dec. 28, 2025, for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Yangon for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Yangon for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Yangon for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar's 1st general election since 2021 coup

Voters line up to cast their ballots at a polling station in Yangon for the country's first general election since a 2021 coup on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

An official of the Union Election Commission displays a ballot to count during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Nepal: Curfew Imposed as Gen Z Protests Erupt in Bara District

Fresh Gen-Z protests erupted in Nepal's Bara district, leading to violent clashes with cadres of the CPN-UML. Authorities imposed a curfew to curb escalating tensions on Thursday, November 20. The confrontations, which led to police using tear gas and the temporary suspension of airport operations, mark renewed political tension ahead of next year's general election.

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Cheney Meets Reporters

United States Vice President-elect Dick Cheney looks at the key to the General Services Administration (GSA) presidential transition offices in downtown Washington, DC in McLean, Virginia on December 14, 2000. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch lower house election

Photo shows political parties' campaign posters in The Hague on Oct. 28, 2025, a day before voting for the Dutch House of Representatives general election.

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Dutch lower house election

A man looks at political parties' campaign posters in The Hague on Oct. 28, 2025, a day before voting for the Dutch House of Representatives general election.

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Dutch lower house election

Voters line up for the Dutch House of Representatives general election at a polling station in the Hague on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Dutch lower house election

Photo shows political parties' campaign posters near the Binnenhof government building complex in The Hague on Oct. 28, 2025, a day before voting for the Dutch House of Representatives general election.

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Dutch lower house election

Voters line up for the Dutch House of Representatives general election at a polling station in the Hague on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

General view of the exterior of La Sante prison, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated since the morning of October 21, 2025, to serve a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign, in Paris, France. Sarkozy, who has faced multiple legal troubles since losing re-election in 2012, becomes the first former head of a European Union country to serve time behind bars. He has appealed the verdict and denounced the ruling as an “injustice.” Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM