Laurent Wauquiez
Laurent Wauquiez is a French politician who has served as the president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region since 2016. He previously held national roles as a minister under President Nicolas Sarkozy and was the leader of the centre-right Les Républicains party from 2017 to 2019. He has also been a member of the French National Assembly, representing the Haute-Loire department.
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Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
The LR president of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes cut public funding for choreography centers, preferring to support private companies.
Socialistes criticize him for dismantling public cultural institutions and prioritizing commercial interests over public access.
Jun 9, 2026
Lean Right
The Droite Républicaine group president declared the right's 'loss machine is running' for 2027 and is pushing a primary that could include Renaissance members if they align on right-wing ideas.
LR supporters view Wauquiez as the clearest voice for rebuilding a coherent conservative platform before 2027, though his openness to Renaissance risks blurring LR's identity.