As political alliances in France continue to evolve, Union Nationale pour les Territoires—a new group formed by the National Rally (RN) and the Union des droites pour la République (UDR)—has emerged as a significant development in the upper house of the French Parliament. Senator Joshua Hochart, a prominent figure within the RN, announced the formation of the group, which includes 12 RN senators and 3 UDR members. The group is part of a broader effort to unify center and right-wing candidates, as called for by Claude Malhuret of Horizons, a political movement aligned with the center-right. Hochart emphasized that the new group aims to present the French people with a "real choice" through a "breakthrough project" that is neither aligned with President Emmanuel Macron's policies nor extreme in nature. The formation of Union Nationale pour les Territoires comes at a time when the Senate is awaiting the re-election of Gérard Larcher as its president. Hochart expressed satisfaction with the group's creation, stating that its members would respect the Senate's traditions while also advocating for new perspectives and projects. The group, led by Senator Edwige Diaz from Gironde, will focus on territorial issues and represent the interests of the right-wing coalition in the upper house. Hochart noted that the senators would adopt the same respectful approach as their RN counterparts in the National Assembly, emphasizing that their goal is not to disrupt the Senate but to contribute meaningfully to national debates. In a related development, Hochart criticized Bruno Retailleau, the president of the UMP (Union des Mouvements pour la France), for proposing a ban on the LFI (France Insoumise) party, which he claims incites school violence. Hochart pointed out the inconsistency in Retailleau's stance, recalling that two years ago, Retailleau withdrew from legislative elections to allow LFI deputies to be elected. While Hochart opposes LFI's ideas, he called for the resignation of LFI officials who he believes contributed to the degradation of public discourse.