he faces charges over allegations of failed presidential bid to retain presidency . Declared that ' democracy has been restored ' after huge gains in regional elections . But just days later , he is pictured being summoned to a financial crisis hearing .
Sarkozy faces charges over funding of failed 2012 bid to retain presidency . Declared that 'hope has been reborn ' after huge gains in regional elections . But just days later , he is pictured being driven to a financial court hearing .