Les Républicains
The RepublicansCentre-right
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 6.6%
Part of the Government
The Republicans (LR) is a conservative party in France that emerged in 2015 from the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP). It represents bourgeois, right-liberal positions and is a member of the European People's Party. In recent years, LR has experienced a loss of significance and internal tensions, particularly due to discussions about possible alliances with the right-populist National Rally (RN).
Origins and Political Orientation
The Republicans (LR) was founded in 2015 and emerged from the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), which was created in 2002 to support President Jacques Chirac. The party represents conservative and right-liberal values and is a member of the European People's Party. It advocates for the strengthening of family, economy, and national identity.
Loss of Significance and Internal Tensions
In recent years, LR has lost political influence, which is reflected in weak election results. In the 2019 European elections, the party received only 8.48% of the votes, leading to the resignation of then-party chairman Laurent Wauquiez. Internal tensions arose particularly due to debates about possible alliances with the right-populist National Rally (RN). In 2024, the push by party chairman Éric Ciotti for collaboration with the RN led to his temporary dismissal and expulsion from the party, further exacerbating the internal conflicts.
Current Developments and Political Role
In the 2024 early parliamentary elections, the party secured 46 seats in the National Assembly. The appointment of Michel Barnier, a member of LR, as Prime Minister in September 2024 marks the party's return to governmental responsibility.
Election Results
Historical Election Results
Current government participation
Government Coalitions
Explanation of the Table
The overview shows all current government participations of Les Républicains. The first column shows the parliament in which Les Républicains is governing. The colored bars show all parties involved in the government. A single bar indicates a government without a coalition partner. Two bars stand for government coalitions of 2 parties. Coalitions of 3 parties are shown with three bars.
FAQ
Where does Les Républicains currently stand?
In the current election trend Les Républicains reaches 6.6% of the vote today. Compared to the last election, this is a difference of ±0.0 percentage points.
In the election trend of the federal states Les Républicains currently reaches .
What are the political positions of Les Républicains?
Les Républicains represent conservative values and advocate for the strengthening of the family, the economy, and national identity.
Is Les Républicains left-wing or right-wing?
Les Républicains is a center-right party.
Which faction in the EU Parliament does Les Républicains belong to?
Les Républicains sympathizes with the faction EPP (European People’s Party) in the EU Parliament.
What does LR stand for?
LR is the abbreviation for Les Républicains.