Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, has had his electronic tag removed after serving just over three months of his one-year sentence for corruption. Initially fitted with the tag after his conviction for attempts to influence a judge, Sarkozy had the tag removed under conditions including reporting any travel abroad. Despite ongoing legal challenges, including a separate case on alleged illegal campaign financing, Sarkozy maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the conviction at the European Court of Human Rights.
In December 2024, France's highest appeals court ordered the 70-year-old to wear the tag for a year but said he could, given his age, apply for early parole.
The removal of the tag means Sarkozy no longer has to endure the physical inconvenience of the bulky device, which was worn concealed underneath his trouser.
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