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Les Républicains Leadership Contest Enters Final Phase with Record Membership

Bruno Retailleau and Laurent Wauquiez intensify campaigns as over 109,000 members prepare to vote in May's pivotal election.

Les adhérents des Républicains vont départager Laurent Wauquiez (à gauche) et Bruno Retailleau (à droite) pour la présidence du parti à partir du 17 mai.
Laurent Wauquiez à l’Assemblée nationale.
Bruno Retailleau (à gauche) et Laurent Wauquiez (à droite).
KAK 16/04/2025

Overview

  • Les Républicains have surpassed 109,000 registered and paid-up members, a record surge ahead of the May 17–18 leadership election.
  • Laurent Wauquiez, projecting confidence in his victory, has proposed hardline policies on immigration, including detaining dangerous individuals in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
  • Bruno Retailleau has focused on broadening his appeal but faced criticism for soliciting membership from Green and Communist officials.
  • The Haute Autorité is finalizing the voter list to ensure a credible process for the internal election, which will shape the party's direction for the 2027 presidential race.
  • Both candidates aim to expand their support beyond traditional strongholds, reflecting the stakes of this leadership battle for the future of the French right.