Droite républicaine

Les Républicains (LR), often referred to as the Droite Républicaine, is a center-right political party in France. It's the successor to the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), itself a successor to earlier Gaullist parties. LR is currently newsworthy due to internal divisions and debates surrounding the selection process for their candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Recent events include a contentious meeting among LR deputies, featuring sharp exchanges between Laurent Wauquiez and Michel Barnier, highlighting internal tensions. Furthermore, the party's leadership, under Bruno Retailleau, has decided to defer the candidate selection to a vote among party members, scheduled for April 18th, indicating the depth of the divisions within the party and a desire to involve the broader membership in this crucial decision. The party's ability to unify behind a single candidate will be a key factor in its relevance and significance in the upcoming election.