Nicolas Sarkozy seeks talks to resolve crisis in France's centre-right

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has called for a meeting with embattled conservative candidate Francois Fillon and his possible replacement to find a solution to the crisis that threatens to shatter the French right.

Mr Sarkozy said the current divisions, which are linked to Mr Fillon's decision to maintain his presidential bid despite impending corruption charges, are playing into the hands of the far-right.