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United Kingdom Sarkozy arch rival announces presidential candidacy
Published on 12/12/2011
Former French premier Dominique de Villepin has revealed he will stand as an independent candidate for the French presidency. The decision will see him take on bitter political rival and incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy.