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Lecture

The European Union, the Use of Force and International Law

  • Dominique de Villepin
Date
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Time
Address
LUC - Anna van Buerenplein 301
Den Haag
Room
Auditorium

Dominique de Villepin (French PM 2005-2007, French Foreign Minister 2002-2004). A diplomat by training, he is known for saying "no" to the invasion of Iraq at the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. A writer and poet, he has written numerous reference works in History and Art History, and has served as a lawyer and international affairs consultant. He recently returned to the media spotlight following the publication of his book "The Power of Saying No" and the creation of his political movement, France Humaniste.

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