The applause heard in the HQ of the two finalists had sold the fuse of this result that the party wanted very secret until the last minute.
This Thursday, Eric Ciotti and Valérie Pécresse were qualified for the second round of the Congress of Republicans for the appointment of the right-wing candidate for the presidential election.
Xavier Bertrand, Michel Barnier and Philippe Juvin are thus eliminated, who in turn express themselves on possible rallies.
The final results:
Eric Ciotti: 25.58%
Valérie Pécresse: 25%
Michel Barnier: 23.93%
Xavier Bertrand: 22.36%
Philippe Juvin: 3.13%
2:40 p.m.
Christian Jacob takes the floor
.
Eric Ciotti and Valérie Pécresse are qualified for the second round of the LR congress.
The president of the Republicans party praised the debates of a very high level and of great quality.
The participation rate is over 80%.
