Will a Republican swallow bring spring to the right?

A New Course for Les Républicains

Bruno Retailleau was elected president of the Les Républicains (LR) party with 74.31% of the vote. This election, without any damaging confrontation between candidates, confirms the party's unity and momentum. It marks the beginning of a new phase of reconstruction.

It is now necessary to organize the creation of an attractive party for the Republican Right. This party must regain a major place on the French political landscape. Bruno Retailleau aims to build a modern, popular, and patriotic party.

"to build a modern, popular, and patriotic party to make the Républicains once again a major electoral force capable of speaking to all right-wing French people."

A Project of Rupture and Convictions

Bruno Retailleau's project advocates a break with current approaches. He is convinced that only right-wing ideas, rooted in Gaullist values, can turn the country around. He wishes to impose his convictions without submitting to political correctness.

To achieve this, the party's organization will be reviewed. Internal referendums will be organized, new profiles will be listened to, and new ideas developed. The objective is to feed the main guidelines and strategy one year ahead of the municipal elections.

Uniting and Asserting an Identity

The renewed attractiveness of LR could encourage the return of "divers droite" elected officials and former members. It could also appeal to a new generation of activists. It is essential to bring together all right-wing and Gaullist supporters wishing to contribute to the reconstruction of France.

The presence of right-wing ministers in the government is a lesser evil for the management of the State. It allows for influence on political decisions and avoids the influence of La France insoumise. The right is attached to the right-left political divide.

For a return to this divide, LR will have to present a candidate for the presidential election, as has been the tradition since 1958. Bruno Retailleau defends Gaullist values: patriotism, dignity, courage, pride, and sincerity. He rejects "at the same time" and "neither right nor left".

These Gaullist values are at the heart of his project to rebuild a modern, popular, and patriotic party. This party will be capable of speaking to all French people.