FRANCE: Former PM ‘suspects’ graft in submarine sales scandal
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin told a court he had “strong suspicions” that French officials received kickbacks from submarines sales, but saw no link in the freeze of kickbacks and a deadly 2002 attack. Read More
Villepin plays de Gaulle against Sarkozy
After the deluge of Gaulliana this week, France today hears a call from a new would-be saviour. Dominique de Villepin, a former Prime Minister and arch rival of Nicolas Sarkozy, is launching a brand new Gaullist party. His dream is… Read More
FRANCE: Former PM de Villepin founds party for 2012 challenge to Sarkozy
France’s former premier Dominique de Villepin will establish a new political party on Saturday, the “Republique solidaire” (United Republic), a first step toward challenging his long-time rival Nicolas Sarkozy for the presidency in 2012. Read More
Didier Porte serait privé de matinale à France Inter
La direction lui reprocherait ses excès de langage, notamment ceux de sa chronique du 20 mai où il mettait en scène Dominique de Villepin insultant Nicolas Sarkozy. Read More
La fuite en avant sécuritaire conduit Tel-Aviv à l’impasse, par Dominique de Villepin
Israël ne peut espérer garantir durablement sa sécurité tant que justice n’est pas faite au peuple palestinien, estime l’ancien premier ministre dans une tribune du “Monde”. Read More
Villepin-Abd Al-Malik, la rencontre
Invité des “Questions du mercredi”, une émission de France-Inter, “Le Monde” et Dailymotion, mercredi 14 avril, le slammeur Abd Al-Malik a qualifié, sous les yeux de l’ancien premier ministre, le discours de Dominique de Villepin à l’ONU contre la guerre en Irak de “moment hyper-important dans les banlieues”. Read More
FRANCE: Villepin challenges Sarkozy with yet-to-be-named party
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has detailed plans to create a new “independent political movement”, publicly challenging his bitter rival President Nicolas Sarkozy. Read More
FRANCE: Villepin plans new party to challenge Sarkozy
Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin has detailed plans to create a new right-wing political party to challenge his bitter rival President Nicolas Sarkozy. Read More