The Senate Republicans are a parliamentary group in the French Senate, comprised of representatives from The Republicans (LR), previously known as the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP). As the largest group in the Senate, it wields significant influence. Bruno Retailleau has served as its president since 2014, guiding the group's legislative agenda and political strategy within the French Senate.
On December 10, 2002, the UMP group was founded with 167 members, comprising members from various other groups.
On December 10, 2002, the Union for a Popular Movement group in the Senate was officially formed, including 167 members and Josselin de Rohan was elected as its first president.
In 2004, the Union for a Popular Movement group lost its absolute majority in the Senate.
In January 2008, Josselin de Rohan stepped down as president of the group to become president of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces Committee. Henri de Raincourt succeeded him on the same day.
In July 2009, Henri de Raincourt stepped down as president of the group before his appointment to the government. Gérard Longuet was elected unopposed as his successor on July 7.
In March 2011, Gérard Longuet departed from the presidency of the group after being appointed as Minister of Defense. Jean-Claude Gaudin took his place on March 8.
In 2011, the UMP group lost its relative majority in the Senate renewal, and the left took control of the upper chamber.
In 2012, François Fillon had a disputed leadership election.
In 2014, Bruno Retailleau became the president of the Senate Republicans group.
In 2014, after the renewal, Jean-Claude Gaudin did not wish to seek the presidency of the group, leaving it to an open contest.
On June 2, 2015, the group was renamed to The Republicans group (groupe Les Républicains) following the founding congress of the renamed party.
In the 2020 French Senate election, the Republicans held their majority.
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