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Retailleau Defends Dual Role as LR Leadership Contest Intensifies

With less than two weeks until the primary, Bruno Retailleau emphasizes his plans for party renewal while countering Wauquiez’s criticism of his dual mandate as Interior Minister.

Le ministre français de l’Intérieur Bruno Retailleau, à Nantes, le 24 avril dernier..
Le ministre de l’Intérieur, Bruno Retailleau, et le patron des députés LR, Laurent Wauquiez.

Overview

  • Bruno Retailleau has reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding Les Républicains, pledging to win back voters lost to Le Pen, Zemmour, Macron, or abstention.
  • He proposes internal referendums to let party members select the 2027 presidential candidate, emphasizing greater party democracy.
  • Retailleau plans to retain his position as Interior Minister if elected party president, stating that he will not abandon his governmental responsibilities.
  • Laurent Wauquiez has questioned Retailleau’s ability to lead Les Républicains independently while serving in government, suggesting a division of roles instead.
  • Retailleau has outlined a policy platform focused on firm immigration measures, reducing public spending, and fostering long-term economic growth.