Gabriel Attal Elected Secretary General of Renaissance Party
The former French Prime Minister takes the helm of Emmanuel Macron's party during a period of political uncertainty and internal challenges.
- Gabriel Attal was elected Secretary General of Renaissance with 94.9% of the vote, succeeding Stéphane Séjourné, who recently became a European Commissioner.
- Attal, who also leads the macronist group in the National Assembly, assumes leadership as the party faces declining membership and questions about its future direction.
- Élisabeth Borne, who withdrew her candidacy for party leadership, was elected President of the National Council and aims to transform it into a more active parliamentary body within the party.
- Renaissance, founded by Emmanuel Macron, has struggled to maintain its influence after the dissolution of the National Assembly and ongoing political crises in France.
- Attal's leadership will focus on defining the party's identity and priorities ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, as internal divisions and external competition from other political figures grow.