Premier Doug Ford's government is increasing annual political donation limits by 47% from $3,400 to $5,000 and abolishing the fixed election date law, allowing for more flexibility in scheduling elections. The changes also include making permanent the per-vote subsidies for political parties and eliminating pre-writ spending limits for third parties.

Nicolas Sarkozy, France's first ex-president to be imprisoned, has begun serving a five-year sentence for conspiracy related to campaign financing involving late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. He entered La Santé prison amidst public support and continues to assert his innocence, while his lawyer has filed a request for his release. Sarkozy will be held in isolation to ensure his safety, with limited contact with other inmates.