Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday became the second former French leader to be stripped of the Legion of Honour after Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain. The decree follows Sarkozy’s conviction for corruption and follows the rules of the order despite President Emmanuel Macron saying he was opposed to the move. 

  • Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    The ironic thing is that Gaddafi, who received his from Sarkozy iirc (probably for helping him illegally fund his campaign, which is why he’s losing it I think) still has his