Sarkozy sees corruption charges dropped
The decision removes the biggest obstacle to a career revival for the 58-year-old, although he remains embroiled in a string of separate scandals that could yet prevent his return to the fray.
The charismatic right-winger had been facing a lengthy trial process, a potential three-year prison term and a ban from public office after being formally charged in March as part of a wide-ranging probe into the financing of his successful 2007 election campaign.
