The UDI party announced its withdrawal from the "presidential camp" and declared it has resumed "its full freedom" in a press release issued on October 6th, 2025, at approximately 12:05 AM UTC. The party stated that "the real break has arrived," signaling a significant shift in the French political landscape. This move by the UDI party follows recent political turmoil and dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's government appointments. The UDI's declaration suggests their assessment that the government's composition does not align with public expectations or a promised "rupture" from previous political directions. Previously, Bruno Retailleau, the Minister of the Interior and a prominent figure within the Republican party (LR), had expressed similar sentiments. Retailleau had convened the Republican party's strategic committee for October 6th, 2025, to discuss the developing situation after voicing his criticism on Saturday evening, October 5th, 2025, that the government's formation lacked the anticipated "rupture."
