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Dominique de Villepin

secretary-general of the Elysium (1995-2002), former French minister of foreign affairs (2002-2004) and interior (2004-2005). Prime Minister (2005-2007).

24 articles

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"No, war is not what France is all about"

by Dominique de Villepin

Paris (France) | 10 February 2013

On February 14, 2003, French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin speaks before the UN Security Council to express France’s opposition to the invasion of Iraq proposed by the United States.
Mali, a friendly country, collapses. Jihadists advance towards the south, the situation is (…)

“A new political Europe”

by Dominique de Villepin

6 July 2005

Europe is faced with a crisis despite its peoples’ desire for improvement. France wants to take the path set by Jacques Chirac. Around us, everywhere, the states are getting organized to take advantage of globalization and consolidate their strategic positions. We can no longer remain outside (…)