Upon his return home on Monday, he took to X to express that “truth will eventually triumph,” underscoring a life lesson he holds dear.

He mentioned that his attention would now shift to the appeals process, noting that “the conclusion to this narrative is yet to be determined.”

Sarkozy’s five-year prison sentence was implemented without delay, due to what judges described in September as the “exceptional gravity” of his offense. His confinement at La Sante prison in Paris marked a dramatic downfall for the former French president.

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The court agreed to release him under judicial supervision, which includes a ban on leaving France and a ban on talking to any justice ministry official.

Prison is draining, Sarkozy says

Speaking of being in jail, he added: “It’s tough. Really tough — as it must be for any detainee. I’d even say it’s draining.”