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Nicolas Sarkozy trial is France's 'biggest state scandal'

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of receiving illegal campaign financing from Libya 's ex-dictator Moammar Gadhafi .

The case could show the strength of France 's anti-corruption efforts.

Sarkozy and 12 others are standing trial in Paris for corruption and violating French campaign finance laws.

The defendants could face up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $785,000 .

The process of the Sarkozy trial could show the solidity of France 's institutions, a lawyer says.

Independent media, such as Mediapart , have been playing their part by unveiling scandals.

" Thirty years ago , there were no investigations on corruption in France . Now, nobody is untouchable," says Mungiu-Pippidi .

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