Sarkozy’s new book revives controversy in French right

Nicolas Sarkozy’s new book Diary of a Prisoner, released today, recounts his 20 days in jail after being convicted over campaign-financing offences, but also uses the prison memoir to shift the political debate by urging cooperation between his conservative party and the far right. While some see the publication as a publicity move, it has sparked controversy within the Republican party, with critics rejecting his call to abandon long-standing barriers against far-right alliances.