Dominique de Villepin Launches New Movement Ahead of 2027 Presidential Race

Source: The Guardian

The Gaullist politician, who served under President Jacques Chirac and gained global renown for his 2003 UN speech opposing the Iraq war, has surged back into the spotlight following his sharp critiques of the conflict in Gaza. While these foreign policy stances have made him remarkably popular—particularly among left-wing voters—polling experts suggest this momentum functions more as a temporary bubble than a solid domestic platform. De Villepin stated that France must reject polarization and populism, offering his new party as an open forum for citizens across the political spectrum.

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