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Bruno Retailleau Secures Leadership of Les Républicains in Landslide Victory

The French interior minister's decisive win positions him as a key contender for the 2027 presidential race, solidifying his influence in the party and on the right-wing political landscape.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau speaks during an end-of-campaign rally for the presidency of the Les Republicains (LR) party in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, France, May 11, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
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Members of the Republican party have been casting their ballots all weekend to elect either Bruno Retailleau (L), France's interior minister, or the party's parliamentary boss, Laurent Wauquiez (R), as their chief
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Overview

  • Retailleau won the Les Républicains leadership election with over 74% of the vote, defeating Laurent Wauquiez by a significant margin.
  • Approximately 80% of the party’s 120,000 members participated in the vote, signaling renewed grassroots engagement within the party.
  • Retailleau’s victory strengthens his position as a leading right-wing candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, with speculation about his potential candidacy growing.
  • Both Retailleau and Wauquiez campaigned on hardline stances on immigration and crime, with minimal ideological differences between them.
  • The leadership change marks a revival for Les Républicains as it seeks to reclaim influence in French politics following years of internal crises and electoral setbacks.