“Our voters say today that there is the possibility of counting again.” Despite the overwhelming victory of Interior Minister Bruno Retilleau for the Presidency of Republicans against Laurent Wauquiez, the way to the Elysée does not seem drawn.
David Lisnard, mayor of Cannes and Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-De-France region, does not hide his presidential ambitions.
“His role is to federate and create a collective”
“The law must bring together the French who are already well the French who are doing less well. He must bring together the French of any confession. He must bring together the French of all ages,” said the president of the northern region this Wednesday, May 21 in France 2.
Even if he says he uses the same line as Bruno Retilleau, and believes in “a popular right, of the meeting”, Xavier Bertrand projects. “It is completely legitimate to have this ambition, like others, like me. But the moment has not become wrong,” he hit.
And to add: “We choose the president of the Republicans, we do not designate the candidate for the presidential elections. This will come in his time and we will also see who is better located, when the time comes, to meet.”
Xavier Bertrand recalled that he had supported the tenant of Beauvau “from the beginning because he has the temperament and qualities to allow everyone to work together” and that he has “the sincerity of his commitment.” Now, “its role is to federate and create a collective,” in particular for municipal elections, in March 2026.
The question is what voters will choose: “It is the French who will decide if they want an heir of macronism or a complete break,” Xavier Bertrand concluded.
According to an Elabe survey for BFMTV, presented on Wednesday, 80%of LR supporters cite Bruno Retailleau among personalities that would be the best candidate to represent the right in 2027. Grande against Xavier Bertrand (29%) and Laurent Wauquiez (19%).
Source: BFM TV
