UDI at a glance

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Union des démocrates et indépendants

Union of Democrats and Independents
The Union of Democrats and Independents (UDI) is a political party founded in 2012 in France, which is categorized as center to center-right. It represents centrist, liberal, Christian democratic, and pro-European positions. The UDI emerged as a coalition of several parties and acts as an independent political force. It advocates for strong European integration and economic liberalism.
Foundation and Development of the UDI
The UDI was founded on October 21, 2012, by Jean-Louis Borloo to unite various centrist and liberal forces in France. Originally conceived as a coalition of several parties, the UDI has been operating as an independent party since 2018. It positions itself in the center to center-right and represents centrist, liberal, and Christian democratic values.
Political Orientation and Goals
The UDI stands for a pro-European stance and advocates for deepened European integration. Economically, it pursues liberal approaches aimed at free markets and entrepreneurship. At the same time, it values social justice and the promotion of equal opportunities. Its Christian democratic roots are reflected in the emphasis on family values and social responsibility.
Significance and Influence in French Politics
Although the UDI is not one of the largest parties in France, it plays an important role as a coalition partner and representative of centrist positions. In the 2022 parliamentary elections, it secured three seats in the National Assembly. The UDI often collaborates with other center-right parties to pursue common political goals.
Political orientation
Conservative
Social
Market
Progressive
Position on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Historical election results

UDI: Historical election results in France

Historical participation in government since 1945

Historical participation in government since 1945
Led the government
In government
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Total cabinets

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Cabinets led

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Coalition participation

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Overall share of time in government

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ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data

Long-running research data from the University of Bremen. It documents political parties and governments and enables systematic political comparison.
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Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov): Information on parties, elections and cabinets in established democracies.

CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

Europe’s most important expert survey on party positions. More than 400 political scientists from different countries assess party positions based on scientific criteria.
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Rovny, Jan, Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Vachudova. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024,”