Dominique de Villepin

French politician and Prime Minister

Dominique de Villepin - French politician and Prime Minister
Born

November 14th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Served as the 167th Prime Minister of France from 2005 to 2007. Before this role, contributed as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2004, participating actively in the opposition to the Iraq War. Coordinated France's efforts during its EU presidency and was instrumental in advancing various international initiatives.

Served as Prime Minister of France

Opposed the Iraq War as Foreign Minister

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