Gaullism, a way forward for France ( French: ''Le Gaullisme, une voie d'avenir pour la France'', ) was a recognised movement within the

Union for a Popular Movement The Union for a Popular Movement ( ; UMP ) was a Liberal conservatism, liberal-conservative List of political parties in France, political party in France, largely inspired by the Gaullism, Gaullist tradition. During its existence, the UMP was o ...

(UMP). It was created in 2012 to represent

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within the party; it was led by

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, Roger Karoutchi,

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and Patrick Ollier.

Weight within the UMP

As a motion for the November 2012 congress, the Gaullists placed fourth with 12.31% of the motions vote,UMP : la Droite forte en tête du scrutin
''

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'', 20 November 2012 a poor result for a movement which aimed at representing one of the main historical families of the French right.

Leadership and supporters

The movement's leaders were

, Roger Karoutchi,

and Patrick Ollier. All are former members of the

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(RPR):

was the party's last president between 1999 and 2002, and was seen as an ally of former

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within the UMP after 2002.

, however, came from the social Gaullist faction of the RPR, and was a supporter of the late

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who endorsed a more

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position critical of

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. Parliamentarians which co-signed the motion included:

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, Didier Quentin and

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. Parliaments could co-sign more than one motion.

References

External links

Official website
{{Union for a Popular Movement Political party factions in France Factions and associate parties of the Union for a Popular Movement 2012 establishments in France