Nathalie Delattre Makes History as First Female Leader of Parti radical

On October 19, 2025, Nathalie Delattre was elected president of the Parti radical, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to lead France's oldest political party, founded in 1901. Delattre secured a decisive victory with 65.3% of the votes against Dominique Faure, a former minister who congratulated her and committed to remaining active within the party.

Delattre, a senator representing Gironde since 2017 and a former minister under Michel Barnier and François Bayrou, emphasized the party’s commitment to values such as secularism, freedom, solidarity, and republican order. She also highlighted the Parti radical’s social-liberal identity and its ongoing transition from a left-wing stance to a center-right position. The party is part of the coalition supporting President Emmanuel Macron, with several senators affiliated with it.

Among Delattre's stated goals are contributing to budget construction and preparing for upcoming electoral challenges, including her own candidacy for the mayorship of Bordeaux. This leadership change reflects both continuity and renewal as the Parti radical seeks to assert its role within France’s political landscape.

Delattre’s election has been broadly welcomed within the party, signaling a break with tradition and underscoring a modernizing agenda. Her experience as senator and minister positions her well to lead the party forward in the evolving political context of France.