Dominique de Villepin
Dominique de Villepin is a prominent French politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of France from 2005 to 2007. Known for his eloquent speeches and strong stance against the Iraq War, he gained international recognition for his opposition to the U.S.-led invasion. Villepin, a member of the UMP party, has held various significant positions in government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Interior. His political career is marked by his efforts to promote French influence on the global stage, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Recently, he was mentioned in the news for his involvement in discussions regarding the exfiltration of Bechir Saleh from Libya during the tumultuous period following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
Born on Nov 14, 1953 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 119,469 | $2,700,000 | 4,942$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 77,265 | 60 | $3,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 4 | 112,105,554 | 148,283 | $4,103,000 | 5,805$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Dominique de Villepin expresses a moral obligation to oppose the violence occurring in Gaza.
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France:
Dominique de Villepin praised Macron's decision as historic and courageous, urging immediate humanitarian action.
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Andorra:
Dominique de Villepin expressed clarity regarding the hypocrisy of Western policies.
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Spain:
Dominique de Villepin is a former French Foreign Minister who opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and is now returning to politics with a new party.
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France:
Philippe Mettoux was a former collaborator of Dominique de Villepin.
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Monaco:
Philippe Mettoux served as an advisor to Dominique de Villepin during his time at Matignon.
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France:
Philippe Mettoux served as an advisor to Dominique de Villepin when he was Prime Minister.
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France:
Dominique de Villepin is a former French Minister of Foreign Affairs who commented on the limits of diplomacy between Macron and Trump.
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France:
Dominique de Villepin announced the creation of his own political party, La France humaniste, and will serve as its honorary president.
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Germany:
Dominique de Villepin was a former French Foreign Minister known for his speech against military intervention in Iraq.
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