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Olivier Tolachides

French presidential race: De Villepin set to run, Faure enters socialist primary

Although he is not yet officially a candidate in France’s 2027 presidential election, Dominique de Villepin is getting very close.

Speaking to BFM TV Sunday, the conservative politician — who formerly served as prime minister under Jacques Chirac and heads the La France Humaniste party — said he would confirm his candidacy "once the election campaign has begun".

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