2027 presidential race: Laurent Wauquiez pauses conservative primary

Laurent Wauquiez, head of the Republican Right group, announced the postponement of his internal primary project.

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This strategic pause comes amid fragmentation of right-wing forces ahead of 2027.

The decision reflects difficulties in uniting conservative factions around a single candidacy.

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