Dominique Perben to announce shock retirement from politics?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Former French Minister of Justice created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Perben fans. Speculation had been rife that the former French Minister of Justice will announce his retirement from politics, at age 80, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 18/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a politician isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a politician just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDominique

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouDominique was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouDominique.”
— @DesireePlum, 17 Jul 2026
“Didn't Dominique Perben retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 17 Jul 2026

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