French presidential hopeful de Villepin probed over gifts received as foreign minister
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-21 00:47 UTC+10:00
Section: Conflict of interest
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Economy & Finance, Elections, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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PARIS — Dominique de Villepin, a former French prime minister expected to run in next year’s presidential election, is being investigated over gifts he received while serving as foreign minister, the country’s top financial prosecutor said Wednesday.
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