Ciotti Elected Leader of Los Republicos Amid Right-Wing Realignment in France

Deputy Éric Ciotti has been chosen as the new president of Los Republicos, a party linked to the French right. In Sunday’s runoff, 53.7% of militants backed his candidacy, defeating Senator Bruno Retailleau, who secured 46.3%. About 70% of the 91,000 militants participated in this internal vote, which was called to recalibrate the party’s course after years of decline. Historically strong at local levels, the party had rallied less support in national elections, drawing attention for its municipal and regional influence even as results at the presidential and legislative stages lagged behind. This development signals an intent to consolidate the right while navigating a shifting political landscape (source: internal party results).