Sarkozy in 'rage' over secret tapes of him and Carla Bruni

Sarkoleaks: Bruni mocked French president about his salary, while adviser called him 'the dwarf'

Nicolas Sarkozy
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NICOLAS SARKOZY is said to be seething after tapes of conversations held at the Elysee Palace and other presidential residences were leaked to the French media.

The recordings of four meetings in 2011 reveal Sarkozy mocking senior members of his government and the then prime minister Francois Fillon, and give tantalising glimpses of his private life with wife Carla Bruni.

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