Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy braces for verdict in second trial over 2012 campaign financing

The second trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will take place on Thursday during which the court will determine whether he will face a second jail term over campaign financing in his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid or not.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will find out Thursday whether he faces a second jail term when a court returns its verdict over massive overspending on his 2012 re-election campaign.

The 66-year-old remains a hugely popular and influential figure on the right despite being caught up in multiple investigations since being voted out of the Elysee Palace after a single term in 2012.