French prosecution seeks conviction of Sarkozy in Libyan bribery appeal trial

Prosecutors in the appeal trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy have asked the court to uphold his guilty verdict on charges of conspiracy. The prosecution alleges Sarkozy orchestrated meetings with representatives of the Libyan regime to solicit financial support for his political activities. The appeal proceeding represents a second legal battle for Sarkozy on the matter. Prosecutors are seeking to ensure the original conviction is not diluted or overturned on appeal. The case centres on alleged corruption tied to French-Libyan relations during his presidency.