The senatorial elections in France: a discreet and predictable renewal
This Sunday, half of the 348 seats in the French Senate are renewed during the senatorial elections. More than 79,000 “electors” are called to vote for this indirect election without much suspense. The results are expected at the end of the day.
In a political context marked by the next European elections and debates on immigration and the budget, few major changes are expected following these elections. The right, dominant in the Senate, should maintain its position without difficulty, with Gérard Larcher in the lead, candidate for a sixth term as senator and very likely future president of the Senate. For its part, the Socialist Party hopes to retain its place as the second group in the Senate, while La France insoumise, sidelined for lack of sufficient representation, will try to find a place despite everything.
One of the novelties of these elections is the presence of Horizons, the party founded by former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe. After its victories in the municipal elections of Reims and Angers, this party hopes to strengthen its presence in the Senate. The National Rally, for its part, hopes to create a surprise in certain regions.
Despite the importance of these elections for the functioning of French democracy, they remain relatively discreet and little publicized. The results will undoubtedly have a limited impact on the national political scene, but they will make it possible to measure the evolution of political forces within the senatorial institution.
In conclusion, the senatorial elections in France are a key political event, although discreet, which will allow us to measure the evolution of political forces in the Senate. Beyond national issues, these elections also highlight the importance of renewing and maintaining balanced representation within our democratic institutions.