Sarkozy’s ex-wife seeks court gag on book

NICOLAS SARKOZY’S ex-wife Cecilia asked a Paris court yesterday to block the release of a book in which the former first lady is quoted as describing the French president as a philanderer and uncaring father.

Written by journalist Anna Bitton, the book, Cecilia was due to hit bookshops this week, days after Mr Sarkozy all but confirmed his engagement to Italian ex-supermodel and singer Carla Bruni.

It is one of three books on Cecilia being released this week, once again putting the spotlight on Mr Sarkozy’s personal life at a time when the president’s approval rating has slumped.