He will be eligible for conditional release after serving half of his sentence, contingent on the judge's discretion and reports from the probation service.

Specific terms of the electronic monitoring, including location and hours of permitted movement, will be determined by a judge within 20 days.

On December 18, 2024, the Cour de cassation upheld the corruption and influence peddling conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, sentencing him to three years in prison, with one year to be served under electronic monitoring and a three-year ineligibility period.

The judge will also set restrictions on how far Sarkozy can travel from his home, which could range from one to ten kilometers.

Sarkozy's ability to attend public events, such as PSG matches, will depend on these distance restrictions and his compliance with monitoring conditions.

The defense has raised concerns about legal irregularities in the case and is seeking a retrial, citing a recent ruling from the Constitutional Council regarding defense rights.

The Court of Cassation's role is to ensure legal procedures were followed, meaning a rejection of the appeal would uphold the existing convictions without reassessing the case facts.

This decision highlights the ongoing scrutiny of Sarkozy's political and financial dealings, reflecting a broader trend of accountability for political figures in France.

The case centered around allegations that Sarkozy attempted to obtain confidential information from a lawyer in exchange for a job offer, which prosecutors deemed corrupt under French law.

Sarkozy, now 69, has consistently maintained his innocence and faces multiple legal challenges, including ongoing allegations related to campaign financing and potential illegal funding from Libya for his 2007 election campaign.

Despite his legal troubles, Sarkozy remains confident that the truth will ultimately emerge regarding his case.

In a related development, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, his wife, has received preliminary charges for her suspected involvement in pressuring a witness, and she is currently under judicial supervision.