Agir (France)
Agir, officially Agir, la droite constructive ([a.ʒiʁ]; lit. 'Act, the Constructive Right'), was a political party in France, established on 26 November 2017.[3] The majority of its founding members were previously associated with the Constructive faction within the centre-right Republicans. Styling itself as a "liberal, social, European, humanist and reformist"[4] party, Agir was founded by a group of 19 established politicians as an alternative to the Republicans. The party merged with Renaissance in 2022.[5]
Act, the Constructive Right Agir, la droite constructive | |
|---|---|
| President | Franck Riester |
| Founded | 26 November 2017 |
| Dissolved | 17 September 2022 |
| Split from | The Republicans |
| Merged into | Renaissance |
| Ideology | Conservative liberalism Christian democracy Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre-right[1][2] |
| National affiliation | Ensemble Citoyens |
| European Parliament group | Renew Europe |
| Colors | Blue Amaranth |
| Website | |
| agir-ladroiteconstructive | |
Agir Members of Parliament (MPs) were members of the Agir ensemble parliamentary group in the National Assembly. Fabienne Keller was the party's only Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
History edit
Formation edit
Following the defeat of Les Républicains (LR) candidate François Fillon in the first round of the 2017 French presidential election and the ascension of Laurent Wauquiez, perceived as coming from the right wing of Les Républicains, to the leadership of the party, 19 politicians from LR and the centre-right Union of Democrats and Independents formed the group.[6]
Coalition and merger edit
In the run-up to the 2022 French presidential election, Agir joined and formed part of the Ensemble Citoyens coalition, which supported President Emmanuel Macron in his re-election bid.[7] The party grew closer to Macron's political camp following the election, and when it was later announced that his party would attempt to unify the presidential majority into a single party grouping, Agir took steps towards integrating into the ruling majority. Ultimately, Agir merged into Macron's party as it reformed and rebranded under the name Renaissance on 17 September 2022.[8]
Ideology edit
Agir was identified as part of centre-right politics, defining itself as pro-European, liberal and humanist, and rejecting the "identitarian, authoritarian, eurosceptic and ultra-conservative" right.[9]
Prominent members edit
Party leaders edit
Deputies edit
Agir had 12 Members of Parliament in the 15th assembly. In the 2022 French legislative election, 6 were elected as part of the Ensemble Citoyens coalition.
15th National Assembly of France edit
16th National Assembly of France edit
- Olivier Becht
- Paul Christophe
- Thomas Gassilloud
- Franck Riester
- Charles Rodwell
- Charles Sitzenstuhl
- Lionel Vuibert
Senators edit
Agir has 6 Senators.
| Name | Former party | Constituency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Capus | LR | Maine-et-Loire | |
| Marie-Agnès Évrard | LR | Yonne | |
| Ludovic Haye | LR | Haut-Rhin | |
| Claude Malhuret | LR | Allier | |
| Pierre Médevielle | UDI | Haute-Garonne | |
| Colette Mélot | LR | Seine-et-Marne | |
MEP edit
Election results edit
European Parliament edit
| Election year | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,079,015 (Renaissance) | 22.42 | 1 / 79 | 1 |
References edit
- ^ Barbière, Cécile (17 September 2018). "La droite pro-européenne fait officiellement sécession avec Agir" [The pro-European right officially breaks away with Agir]. EURACTIV (in French).
- ^ Chazan, David (26 November 2017). "New centre-right party launches in France". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Contiguglia, Cat (26 November 2017). "French politicians launch new party in challenge to conservatives". Politico.eu. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ Mourgue, Marion (26 November 2017). ""Agir, la droite constructive", une nouvelle force politique à droite". Le Figaro. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ Goar, Matthieu (2022-09-18). "Renaissance: A new party to revive Macron's wish to 'overcome differences'". Le Monde. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ Contiguglia, Cat (26 November 2017). "French politicians launch new party in challenge to conservatives". Politico.eu. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "«Ensemble citoyens !» : la majorité lance son alliance en soutien à Macron". LEFIGARO (in French). 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ Goar, Matthieu (2022-09-17). "Renaissance, Emmanuel Macron's smaller-than-expected new party". Le Monde. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "Présentation". agir_ la droite constructive (in French). Retrieved 2021-10-23.