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Les Républicains Begin Voting to Choose Party Leader in Pivotal Election

Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez vie for leadership as the party seeks to redefine its identity ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

Laurent Wauquiez et Bruno Retailleau.
Bruno Retailleau et Laurent Wauquiez, au palais de l'Elysée, à Paris, le 23 août 2024.
Laurent Wauquiez lors d’un dernier rassemblement à Jonage (Rhône), ce 16 mai.
Bruno Retailleau, ministre de l’Intérieur et candidat à la présidence des Républicains.

Overview

  • Voting began on May 17 and will continue until May 18, with 121,617 party members casting electronic ballots to select the next president of Les Républicains.
  • The election pits Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau against parliamentary leader Laurent Wauquiez, both emphasizing independence from Macron's government.
  • Wauquiez has proposed a 'duo' leadership, offering Retailleau the vice-presidency to promote party unity if he wins.
  • Retailleau has reiterated his non-Macronist stance, promising no alliances with Macron's Renaissance party if elected.
  • The outcome is seen as critical for shaping Les Républicains' strategy and positioning ahead of the 2027 presidential election.