While Jordan Bardella Reaching out to the Republicans for a possible deal for the legislative elections, party president Éric Ciotti is preparing to make an important statement tonight on the 20 p.m. news on TF1. This announcement could shake up the political scene and divide the Republicans.
Several internal sources indicate to Entrevue that Éric Ciotti should announce an agreement with the National Rally for the legislative elections. This prospect already worries several executives of the Les Républicains (LR) party, some even threatening to leave the movement in the event of an alliance with the RN.
Discussions on local agreements with the RN, depending on the constituencies, are on the table. The agreement could concern all constituencies whose outgoing deputies are members of LR as well as a few others.
Since Monday, the names of outgoing deputies likely to come to an agreement with the RN to keep their seats have been circulating. During the LR group meeting by videoconference yesterday, Éric Ciotti faced criticism, with some members accusing him of lacking clarity on the strategy to adopt and of getting too close to the RN.
The evening therefore promises to be decisive for the future of the Republicans, with Éric Ciotti at the crossroads, between strategic alliances and maintaining unity within his party.
