Elisabeth Borne leaves the leadership of Renaissance and creates her own movement

Elisabeth Borne announced her resignation as president of the Renaissance National Council on Wednesday morning on France Inter radio. The former Prime Minister, who recently published a book entitled "Réveillons-nous" (Let's Wake Up) with Robert Laffont publishers, justified her departure by citing a fundamental disagreement with the current direction of the presidential party. She stated that she no longer identifies with the line being defended by Macron's party.

A break with Macronism

This split comes as internal tensions within the Renaissance party have steadily intensified in recent months. Elisabeth Borne, whose time at Matignon was marked by numerous difficulties and an inability to impose a clear vision, now seems intent on forging her own political path. Her record as head of government remains contested, particularly regarding incomplete reforms and her handling of social crises.

The former Prime Minister has confirmed the upcoming creation of her own political structure, without yet specifying its details. This choice reflects a desire for emancipation from...Emmanuel Macron and the current leadership of the party, embodied in particular by Gabriel Attal. The proliferation of these personal initiatives illustrates the growing fragmentation of the presidential camp as the next elections approach.