Former French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is under investigation for alleged witness tampering in the Libya campaign finance scandal involving her husband, ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy.

The investigation is probing Bruni's potential role in facilitating communication among individuals connected to the scandal.

The scandal involves accusations that Sarkozy received illegal campaign funds from Muammar al-Gaddafi's regime in 2007.

Suspicions have arisen regarding bribery to change the testimony of intermediary Ziad Takieddine, who initially implicated Sarkozy before recanting.

If sufficient evidence is found, Bruni could potentially face a trial.

This development adds to Sarkozy’s legal troubles, as he has already been convicted of illegal campaign financing in his 2012 re-election bid and faces another trial in 2025 for similar allegations.

The French justice system is intensifying efforts to uncover the truth behind the scandal.

President Macron's centrist bloc is exploring coalition options with the center-left to navigate the ongoing political turmoil.