Overview

• Bruno Retailleau defeated Laurent Wauquiez with 74.31% of the vote in Les Républicains' internal presidential election, marking a decisive mandate.
• The party's membership surged from 44,000 to over 121,000 during the campaign, with a high voter turnout of approximately 80%.
• Retailleau emphasized the need for party unity, echoed by figures like Annie Genevard and Prime Minister François Bayrou, to avoid internal divisions.
• Laurent Wauquiez conceded defeat, urging the party to maintain independence from Macronism and pursue a 'project of rupture.'
• The leadership transition positions Les Républicains to refine their strategy and rebuild their electoral base ahead of the 2027 presidential race.