François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy, Edouard Philippe and François Bayrou or even Rachida Dati and Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, rivalries in the political world have been multiplying for years. During her husband’s mandate, Bernadette Chirac never hid her resentment towards Dominique de Villepin, whom she had also severely attacked in 2012 during an interview with Laurent Delahousse for One day a destiny on France 2. An interview during which the politician did not hesitate to nickname her rival “Nero.”
As a reminder, Jacques Chirac’s wife has always defended her opinions. Known for her outspokenness, Claude and Laurence’s mother has often been harsh with her opponents. And if she had attacked Dominique de Villepin in this way, it was because of the dissolution of 1997. “missed” of her husband’s presidency, she explained.
“He did things that didn’t please me. I was absolutely against the dissolution and I told him. He had just had a discussion with Juppé and Néro… Do you know Néro? Dominique de Villepin”, she had said.
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Jacques Chirac “macho”?
In ancient times, Nero was a controversial Roman emperor, known for his tyrannical and brutal rule. The association of Dominique de Villepin with Néron suggests deep criticism of the former secretary general of the Elysée and the impact he had on the French political landscape.
Continuing on, Bernadette Chirac also spoke about her time at the Élysée and her unwavering commitment to her husband. “I had a very Catholic upbringing, I am a faithful […] In my family we don’t complain.” Although “faithful”, the former First Lady did not fail to point the finger at the side “macho” of François Mitterand’s successor. “Macho? My husband still is. He believes that married women are there to serve their husbands.” Surprising confidences.