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Renaissance

RE · est. 2016

Ideology · per established references

Positions by topic

Summaries are AI-written from the quotes beneath them, then human-reviewed. Original-language quotes lead; translations follow.

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Agriculture

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's 2022 presidential platform proposes a future law focused on ensuring the renewal of generations within agriculture, emphasizing training and the installation of young farmers. Additionally, the party pledges significant investment in agricultural innovation, including areas such as robotics, digital technology, and varietal selection.

2 Supports
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Climate & Environment

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The party proposes a multi-faceted energy strategy involving the construction of six new nuclear plants, a significant expansion of solar and offshore wind capacity, and the development of a domestic renewable energy sector. The manifesto also outlines plans to invest in green hydrogen and low-carbon transport, while linking executive compensation to environmental performance and implementing a European border carbon tax. Furthermore, the program includes targets for renovating 700,000 homes per year and planting 140 million trees by 2030.

6 Supports
  • “Poursuivre la construction de 6 premières centrales nucléaires nouvelle génération, la multiplication par 10 de notre puissance solaire et l’implantation de 50 parcs éoliens en mer d’ici 2050, et bâtir une filière française de production des énergies renouvelables.”

    “Pursue the construction of the first 6 new-generation nuclear power plants, the tenfold increase of our solar capacity and the installation of 50 offshore wind farms by 2050, and build a French production sector for renewable energies.”

  • “Continuer à investir pour devenir leader de l’hydrogène vert, produire des millions de véhicules électriques et hybrides, et le premier avion bas carbone.”

    “Continue to invest to become a leader in green hydrogen, produce millions of electric and hybrid vehicles, and the first low-carbon aircraft.”

  • “Faire dépendre obligatoirement la rémunération des dirigeants des grandes entreprises du respect des objectifs environnementaux et sociaux de l’entreprise.”

    “Make the compensation of executives of large companies mandatorily dependent on compliance with the company's environmental and social objectives.”

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Defense & Security

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's defense and security platform for the 2022 presidential election includes a commitment to achieving a military spending target of 2% of the nation's GDP. Additionally, the party pledges to double the number of operational reservists in the armed forces by the year 2027.

2 Supports
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Economy

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's 2022 presidential platform proposes several economic measures. The party pledges to allow all cohabiting couples to benefit from tax reductions similar to married couples or those in a civil partnership. It also aims to triple the 'Macron' bonus, making it free of charges and taxes. Furthermore, the manifesto proposes revising the State's purchasing policy to prioritize local sourcing and the development of French industries over solely seeking the cheapest options.

3 Supports
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Education

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's 2022 presidential platform proposes to reinforce the teaching of fundamental knowledge, including extending hours for French and mathematics in primary school and 6th grade, and reintroducing mathematics into the high school core curriculum. The party also pledges to generalize the teaching of computer coding and digital uses from the 5th grade. Additionally, the manifesto suggests increasing company internship periods by 50% and providing payment for young people during these internships.

4 Supports
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Employment & Labour

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The party's program outlines a goal of achieving full employment and professional equality while increasing the duration of work over a lifetime by gradually raising the legal retirement age to 65. The manifesto proposes the abolition of major special pension schemes for new entrants and the creation of a support service to remunerate seniors who share their expertise through volunteering. These measures are presented as part of a broader effort to ensure everyone works longer and to facilitate the transmission of know-how.

4 Supports
  • “Cela passe par le travail de tous, en atteignant le plein emploi, en assurant l'égalité professionnelle entre les femmes et les hommes, en faisant en sorte que chacun travaille plus au cours de l’existence avec le recul de l’âge de la retraite.”

    “This involves work for everyone, by achieving full employment, ensuring professional equality between women and men, and making sure that everyone works longer over their lifetime with the postponement of the retirement age.”

  • “Rémunérer les volontaires proches de la retraite ou à la retraite qui souhaitent faire profiter la société de leur expérience (aide aux devoirs, au montage de projet, transmission des savoir-faire…) en créant un service d’appui de travailleurs seniors.”

    “Remunerate volunteers close to retirement or retired who wish to share their experience with society (homework help, project setup, transmission of know-how...) by creating a support service for senior workers.”

  • “Le relèvement progressif de l’âge légal de départ à la retraite à 65 ans.”

    “The gradual raising of the legal retirement age to 65.”

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Governance & Institutions

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The party proposes simplifying the territorial administrative structure by replacing departmental and regional elected officials with a single 'territorial councillor.' The manifesto pledges to abolish the television license fee while guaranteeing the independence of public broadcasting. Additionally, the party plans to launch an 'Estates General for the right to information' to protect against interference and support the work of journalists.

3 Supports
  • “Simplifier le mille-feuille territorial  : les élus départementaux seront les mêmes que les élus régionaux, avec un seul « conseiller territorial ».”

    “Simplify the territorial multi-layered system: departmental elected officials will be the same as regional elected officials, with a single 'territorial councillor'.”

  • “Supprimer la « redevance télé » et garantir l’indépendance de l’audiovisuel public.”

    “Abolish the 'TV license fee' and guarantee the independence of public broadcasting.”

  • “Le lancement d’États généraux pour le droit à l’information, afin de lutter contre toutes les tentatives d’ingérence et donner aux journalistes le meilleur cadre pour remplir leur mission essentielle, en associant les citoyens.”

    “The launch of Estates General for the right to information, in order to fight against all attempts at interference and give journalists the best framework to fulfill their essential mission, by involving citizens.”

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Healthcare

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's 2022 presidential platform emphasizes continued efforts in prevention, community medicine, and hospitals, alongside combating 'medical deserts'. The party proposes free, comprehensive health check-ups at ages 25, 45, and 60. Additionally, it pledges to implement a recruitment plan for nurses and care assistants, specifically aiming to hire 50,000 additional staff for nursing homes by 2027, and to relocate medicine production to France.

5 Supports
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Immigration

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The Renaissance party's 2022 presidential platform proposes strengthening European and national borders through Schengen reform and the creation of a 'border force'. The party also states that long-term residence permits in France will require mastery of the French language and culture, as well as professional integration. Furthermore, the manifesto indicates that foreigners who disrupt public order will be expelled.

5 Supports
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Social Issues

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The party proposes automating benefit payments to reduce poverty and fraud while conditioning the RSA on integration-focused activity. Their platform includes guarantees for childcare for children under three, an extension of public housing guarantees for tenants, and an increase in the minimum pension to 1,100 euros. Additionally, the manifesto pledges to strengthen security through increased law enforcement presence, higher fines for street harassment, and the recruitment of 8,500 justice staff.

16 Supports
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Technology & Digital

2022-presidentielle · confidence high

The party pledges to complete nationwide fiber coverage by 2025 and deploy 20,000 advisors to assist citizens with digital tools and administrative procedures. The manifesto proposes enhancing cybersecurity through an anti-scam filter, the recruitment of 1,500 cyberpatrol officers, and increased resources for the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems. Additionally, the program includes the option to file online complaints for various offenses, such as credit card hacking and theft.

6 Supports
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Promises made — and what happened

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Track record

How RE has performed at the ballot box. Figures from established references — each row links its source.

Présidentielle 2017 · Emmanuel Macron
24.01% first-round vote · source ↗

as En Marche!

Présidentielle 2022 · Emmanuel Macron
27.85% first-round vote · source ↗
Législatives 2022
170/577 seats · 25.75% votes · source ↗

within the Ensemble coalition

Recent activity

The 6 most recent reviewed statements. The full evidence for each topic is inside its position above.

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