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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 21 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Sanae Takaichi (R), the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the LDP's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, ahead of their talks after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the JIP's backing.

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi L) votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Yoshihiko Noda L), head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) is pictured during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

This photo taken on October 21, 2025 shows a scene during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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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Nicolas Sarkozy Arrives at La Sante Prison - Paris

The car carrying former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy Arrives at La Sante Prison - Paris

The car carrying former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy Arrives at La Sante Prison - Paris

The car carrying former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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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Nicolas Sarkozy Arrives at La Sante Prison - Paris

The car carrying former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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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Sarkozy Lawyers Press Conference - Paris

Sarkozy Lawyer Christophe Ingrain speaking to media after former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrival at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

Bags brought by the families of the prisoners blocked by the picks during the recovery attempt pictured on the wall at 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

A protester with a poster outside 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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Sarkozy Lawyers Press Conference - Paris

Sarkozy Lawyer Christophe Ingrain speaking to media after former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrival at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/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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Sarkozy Lawyers Press Conference - Paris

Sarkozy Lawyer Jean-Michel Darrois speaking to media after former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrival at La Sante prison, where he is 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, on October 21, 2025. 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 Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Sante Prison Exterior - Paris

A protester with a poster outside 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