The Reformers

The Reformers (Les Réformateurs) is a libertarian[citation needed] and liberal faction within The Republicans, formerly called the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP).[1]

The Reformers supported laissez-faire and a free market economy. It is led by Hervé Novelli and most members of it come from Liberal Democracy, a right-liberal party which merged into the UMP in 2002. Many of its members are also close supporters of Nicolas Sarkozy within the party.

Members

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Alain Madelin, the leader of Liberal Democracy and former deputy, was also a notable member of the club. Jean-Pierre Gorges left the club in 2006.

References

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  1. ^ Chabal, Emile (2 April 2015). A Divided Republic: Nation, State and Citizenship in Contemporary France. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-316-29921-0.
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