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Sarkozy's cosmetic scandal

Reality Check: Sarkozy accused of illegal donations in 2007 campaign, Cyprus parliament works on "Plan B", World Tuberculosis Day, the EU and water, Eddie Izzard.

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Sarkozy's expected return to politics could be scuppered by the case

Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, finds himself under formal investigation in connection with alleged illegal donations to his 2007 presidential campaign.

He's accused of accepting thousands of Euros from France's richest woman, the L'Oreal heiress, Lilliane Bettencourt, who is now 90 and suffering from dementure.

Our Paris correspondent, Eva Twaroch explains the case and its implications for Sarkozy's potential return to politics.

Cyprus' parliament votes on rescue package

Nathan Morley reports from Nicosia on the last minute deal in front of parliamentarians today.

World Tuberculosis Day

Sunday is World Tuberculosis Day, and today we look at the ongoing threat from strains that are becoming resistance to treatment.

EU and water

The debate over water privatisation in the EU and the Citizen's Initiative calling for water to be classified as an essential public service.

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• Eddie Izzard

British comedy icon, Eddie Izzard, talks to Steve Crilley about the universal nature of comedy, and his plans for a political career, ahead of his show in Vienna on April 3rd.

Izzard is currently on a European tour - and promises that next time he comes to Austria, he will perform in German.

FM4 Reality Check

Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 14.00, and after the show via Podcast or fm4.orf.at/realitycheck.