Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former President, has been stripped of his Legion of Honour medal due to his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. This decision aligns with the Legion's rules and follows a series of legal issues he has faced since leaving office. Sarkozy was found guilty of attempting to bribe a magistrate and is currently involved in ongoing trials regarding illegal campaign financing. He is the second former head of state to lose this honor, following Philippe Petain.