Dominique de Villepin, a potential 2027 French president, urges rivals to form a common anti-crisis platform amid rising tensions and threats of civil war.
Dominique de Villepin calls for unity
Dominique de Villepin, a former French prime minister and potential 2027 presidential candidate, has urged rival candidates and their parties to create a shared strategy to address the country's growing social tensions.He warns of rising violence
In a video posted on October 21, de Villepin said the recent unrest had escalated to a point where the upcoming presidential campaign "cannot continue as before," comparing the situation to a threat of civil war.He criticizes both sides' tactics
De Villepin argued that images of burning barricades during protests benefit the far-right Rassemblement national, while footage of police violence supports the left-wing La France insoumise, suggesting both sides are exploiting the crisis for political gain.Proposed platform includes key policies
His proposed platform would include reducing the public deficit to under 3%, maintaining European Union membership, upholding the rule of law, and developing sovereign artificial intelligence to reduce reliance on foreign technology.He suggests local and emergency measures
De Villepin also proposed launching consultations at the municipal level and creating emergency plans for schools, police reinforcement, economic growth, and addressing cost-of-living issues to stabilize the country.De Villepin seeks political unity
Despite his calls for unity, de Villepin has not yet gained significant support from other political figures, and his position remains largely unbacked by major parties or leaders.
