Nicolas Sarkozy is a French politician who served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012. He was born on January 28, 1955, in Paris. Before becoming president, Sarkozy held various political positions, including Minister of the Interior and Minister of Finance. He is known for his dynamic leadership style and efforts to reform the French economy. Sarkozy is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), a center-right political party. His presidency focused on issues such as immigration, security, and economic reform. After leaving office, he remained active in politics and has been involved in various public and private initiatives.