Former French Prime Ministers Edouard Philippe, Elisabeth Borne, and Jean-Marc Ayrault attended a ceremony in honor of the 42 French citizens killed, and all victims of the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, held in the courtyard of Les Invalides in Paris on February 7, 2024. They were joined by other political figures from the ruling party who showed unity ahead of the European elections. Elisabeth Borne, who had recently returned to being a Member of Parliament after leaving her position as Prime Minister, will be on the electoral list of the presidential majority for the upcoming European elections in a non-eligible position. She will be in the 81st and final position on the Renaissance list, led by MEP Valérie Hayer. Other members of the ruling party, such as Edouard Philippe and François Bayrou, will also be on the list in lower positions.
Elisabeth Borne expressed her support for Valérie Hayer and the majority project for Europe by agreeing to be on the electoral list. She emphasized the importance of standing behind the campaign and promoting their ideas and vision for Europe. The first thirty names on the Renaissance list were revealed ahead of the elections where the ruling party currently lags behind in the polls compared to the Rassemblement national. With five weeks remaining until the elections and a meeting scheduled at the Palais de la Mutualité, Valérie Hayer presented the ambitious program of Renaissance aimed at reviving and strengthening Europe. The emphasis was on addressing major risks such as security and migration, climate change, economic challenges, and threats to democratic values.
Valérie Hayer, who is the current MEP and President of the Renew group in the European Parliament, outlined 48 proposals to tackle the pressing issues facing the European Union. These proposals are designed to allow the EU to confront security, climate, economic, and democratic challenges, as well as resist foreign dependencies from countries such as Russia, the United States, China, and India. She called for Europe to take control of its own destiny and build a powerful and independent Europe. With the elections approaching, the campaign led by Hayer and the presidential majority unveiled their program during a press conference, highlighting the need for a strong and united Europe.
The former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and other members of the ruling party who are on the electoral list will contribute to the campaign and support the vision for Europe put forth by Valérie Hayer. The list of candidates for the European elections includes prominent figures from the presidential camp, all of whom are committed to promoting their ideas for Europe and achieving a stronger, more resilient Union. The campaign aims to address key challenges facing Europe and present a comprehensive program to revitalize the EU and ensure its survival in a rapidly changing global landscape.
The upcoming European elections are crucial for the ruling party to regain momentum and position itself as a frontrunner in shaping the future of Europe. The campaign led by Valérie Hayer and supported by prominent politicians such as Elisabeth Borne and Edouard Philippe seeks to rally support for their vision and goals for a more secure, prosperous, and united Europe. With the release of the list of candidates and the presentation of the program, the presidential majority aims to engage voters and demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the European Union and addressing the challenges ahead. As the elections draw near, the campaign will intensify, and the focus will be on engaging with voters, promoting their ideas, and working towards a common future for Europe.
