VOICED: Police step up Sarkozy illegal funding probe

The French President is facing low approval ratings and challenges in implementing economic reforms. He is also dealing with allegations of illegal financing in his 2007 election campaign, with his Labor Minister, Eric Vert, at the center of the scandal. Despite pressure, Vert refuses to resign. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the campaign fund, focusing on claims that Liliane Bettencourt, France's richest woman, made illegal donations. Her former accountant, Claire Tibu, has made allegations but denies directly implicating the President. The investigation continues as authorities search Bettencourt's financial advisor's home.

What is one of the main challenges the French President is facing?

• High approval ratings

• Successful economic reforms

• Allegations of illegal campaign financing

• Support from the Labor Minister

Why is Eric Vert resisting calls to resign?

• He wants to avoid media attention

• He admits to the allegations

• He believes it would validate his accusers

• He has already resigned

Who is accused of making illegal donations to Sarkozy's campaign?

• Eric Vert

• Claire Tibu

• Liliane Bettencourt

• The French President

What role does Claire Tibu play in the investigation?

• She is the Labor Minister

• She is the President's advisor

• She is Bettencourt's former accountant

• She is a prosecutor

What action did authorities take as part of the investigation?

• Cleared Eric Vert of all charges

• Arrested the French President

• Searched the home of Bettencourt's financial advisor

• Closed the investigation