Overview

• Gérald Darmanin notified Renaissance that he is leaving the party and stepping back from all partisan activity to concentrate on state affairs.
• Recently reconfirmed as minister of justice in the Lecornu II government, he says he is continuing in office out of duty during a period of instability.
• He ruled out leading a list for the 2026 municipal elections in Tourcoing, though local reporting indicates he is expected to remain number two on the slate.
• In his message to Attal, he argued the movement should not publicly air disagreements with Emmanuel Macron and cautioned against premature personal presidential bids.
• His entourage points to policy differences with Attal’s direction, while a Renaissance source says he had already stopped attending executive meetings and was not up to date on dues.