The long suspense ultimately does not result in spectacular casting.
The last leading protagonist in the European election to appoint its leader, the macronie confirmed the candidacy of Valérie Hayer on Thursday evening.
An executive office convened late in the afternoon by the presidential Renaissance party formalized this choice almost three months before the election.
At 37, this MEP, unknown to the general public, is tasked by her camp with catching up with the lead taken in the polls by the National Rally.
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Neither the current number two in the government, Bruno Le Maire, nor the heavyweights and former ministers Jean-Yves Le Drian or Julien Denormandie have agreed to take up the gauntlet.
“Valérie Hayer brings together all the qualities to take on the existential fight for our nation…
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