Paris, France: The fate of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, currently incarcerated, may soon see a shift as the court in Paris prepares to assess his request for early release on Monday.

This development comes just two weeks into his sentence, stemming from a guilty verdict for conspiracy in illicitly financing his 2007 presidential campaign with Libyan funds.

Sarkozy, aged 70, stands as the first modern former president of France to be incarcerated.

His legal team is actively appealing his conviction and simultaneously pushing for an early release based on article 144 of France’s criminal code, which generally favors release pending appeal, except in cases deemed exceptional due to concerns about safety or witness intimidation.

The charges against Sarkozy revolve around allegations that he conspired with associates to secure funds from Libya's then-leader Muammar Qaddafi for his successful 2007 campaign.

Despite the claims of a complex financial scheme, evidence pointing directly to the use of these funds for campaign purposes remains elusive.

Sarkozy maintains his innocence, attributing his predicament to what he terms as a 'plot' orchestrated by associates linked to the Libyan government and retaliatory actions post his calls for Qaddafi's removal.

Further legal proceedings loom over Sarkozy.

The Court of Cassation is set to issue its ruling on November 26 concerning another conviction related to his 2012 re-election campaign financing allegations.

Additionally, Sarkozy faces charges pertaining to an alleged attempt to pressure a witness and an ongoing judicial investigation regarding his role in the Libya financing case.

This situation encapsulates a complex interplay of political intrigue, legal battles, and the nuances of French justice as it grapples with issues of corruption, influence peddling, and fairness.