Dominique de Villepin says he will run for French presidency – video
Dominique de Villepin to run for French president
September 2011
French ex-PM Dominique de Villepin cleared of smear campaign
Jacques Chirac 'given briefcases of election cash by African leaders'
April 2011
Sarkozy's arch-enemy Villepin outlines his political manifesto
Dominique de Villepin – a vocal critic of Nicolas Sarkozy on traditional right – is considering run for president in 2012
January 2011
Quai d'Orsay's comic-book hero tickles French fancy
Satirical graphic novel based on former PM Dominique de Villepin has become surprise French literary hit
May 2010
Chilcot Iraq inquiry starts five-day visit to US to take evidence from Americans
Panel also reveals it has interviewed French politicians including former foreign minister Dominique de Villepin
January 2010
French authorities to appeal against Dominique De Villepin acquittal
French court acquits Dominique de Villepin of slander and forgery
September 2009
Dominique de Villepin denies plotting Nicolas Sarkozy smear
Former French PM accused of slander in a trial that centres on a fake list of crooked bank accounts
November 2008
Sarkozy snubs De Villepin in honours stakes
De Villepin to stand trial over alleged plot to smear Sarkozy
July 2007
De Villepin questioned over Sarkozy smear campaign
De Villepin's home searched in smear saga
December 2006
Judges question French PM over 'smear plot'
The French prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, was yesterday questioned by judges over an alleged smear campaign to damage his party rival, the centre-right presidential hopeful Nicolas Sarkozy.
June 2006
Chirac uses rare TV appearance to back de Villepin
President Jacques Chirac last night dismissed claims that his government was more unpopular than ever, rejected calls to sack the prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, and refused to rule out running for a third term.
