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Former French PM launches new party ahead of 2027 presidential election

Dominique de Villepin, 71, has yet to confirm he will stand in 2027 presidential elections but his new party suggests he may. AFP - JOEL SAGET

Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin has launched his own political party Humanist France, two years before the country's presidential election is set to take place. The centre-right veteran politician is reknowned for his anti-war stance.

De Villepin, 71, was prime minister of France under ex-president Jacques Chirac between 2005 and 2007 and also the late leader's foreign minister between 2002 and 2004.

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