Dominique de Villepin Launches New Political Party 'La France humaniste'
Dominique de Villepin has launched 'La France humaniste', a new political party focused on social justice and rejecting political extremism.
Key Points
- • Dominique de Villepin launches a new political party named 'La France humaniste'.
- • The party aims to unite citizens around social justice and republican values.
- • Villepin criticizes existing political extremes and seeks a balanced governance approach.
- • Benoît Jimenez is appointed as the party leader, and it will have no membership fees.
Dominique de Villepin, the former Prime Minister of France, has officially announced the creation of a new political party named "La France humaniste." In an interview with Le Parisien on June 24, 2025, Villepin emphasized that his movement aims to unite French citizens under the principles of social justice and republican order, steering clear of the extremes that have characterized contemporary French politics.
"We need to gather all the French people to defend social justice and republican order," Villepin stated, underlining his commitment to fostering a balanced political environment rather than succumbing to escalation. He expressed concern over the political climate, which he believes has become polarized, with notable criticism aimed at both La France Insoumise (LFI) and the National Rally (RN). Villepin believes in a governance approach based on balance, saying, "I am not for escalation, neither security nor budgetary, but for a policy of balance and measure."
In addition to focusing on inclusivity and balance, Villepin discussed his confidence in gathering the requisite 500 signatures to secure his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, claiming that support has been strong thus far. He illustrated his vision of the presidential role as one of an arbiter and a guarantor of institutions, distancing himself from the sensationalism he critiques in current political discourse.
The newly formed party is designed to be open, with no membership fees, and will be led by Benoît Jimenez, the UDI mayor of Garges-lès-Gonesse. Villepin indicated that the summer months will be dedicated to structuring the party and preparing for its future political actions, positioning "La France humaniste" as a potential player in the upcoming political landscape.