Elisabeth Borne Withdraws, Paving Way for Gabriel Attal to Lead Renaissance

Borne and Attal agree on a unified leadership approach, with Borne taking a key role in the party's national council.

Elisabeth Borne has stepped down from her bid to lead Renaissance, facilitating Gabriel Attal's candidacy for secretary-general.
Borne and Attal have agreed on a power-sharing arrangement, with Borne set to become president of the party's national council.
The agreement aims to prevent internal divisions within the party, emphasizing unity and collaboration.
Attal, who is also president of the EPR group in the Assembly, is widely expected to win the leadership election on December 7.
The decision marks a strategic move to rejuvenate Renaissance after recent electoral setbacks and position it for future victories.