He allegedly attempted to bribe a magistrate in return for information about an investigation into his party finances.
Sarkozy, who led France from 2007-12, will be the first former president in modern France to be on trial.
He allegedly attempted to bribe a magistrate in return for information about an investigation into his party finances.
Sarkozy, who led France from 2007-12, will be the first former president in modern France to be on trial.