Les Républicains (LR), France's center-right party, has shown surprising resilience in recent legislative elections.

Despite national challenges, LR secured 56 seats in the National Assembly, maintaining a significant presence.

The party's stronghold in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where it won 16 out of 61 seats, played a crucial role.

This success is largely attributed to the influence of Laurent Wauquiez, a prominent LR leader and president of the region.

Some LR candidates, like Julien Dive in Aisne, managed unexpected victories against far-right opponents.

The party now faces the challenge of defining its position in a fragmented parliament, balancing between coalition-building and maintaining independence.