Conservative renaissance as the Action Nationale is formedLe Duc de Lambord-Montpelier, the Party President.Iztapalata was abuzz with rumour today as the Lourennais press corps was treated to what possibly amounts to a historic moment in politics. After decades in the wilderness, it would seem as if the disparate forces of the right have finally gotten their act together to stage a comeback; from the podium of the main concert hall of the Iztapalata Palace of Culture, Henri, Duke of Lambord-Montpelier, descendant of the noble house of Clouthon, announced the creation of a new party by the name of
Action Nationale. He stated that "for too long, liberalism and socialism have tormented the
Patrie, left her weak and exposed to her enemies, ruined her culture and waged war on the Holy Church. The values that uphold our society, those of loyalty, decency and fidelity, have been denigrated and undermined; duty has been scorned, faith mocked, and radicalism promoted. No more, I say! Today, the true spirit of Lourenne awakes from its slumber, ready to fight for what is right!
Vive le Roi!"
Emblem of the new partyAnalysts consider this new formation a reaction to the UPL-PR duopoly of the past years, which has left some conservative voters feeling unrepresented. A second, crucial factor is thought to be the gradual electoral progress of the Parti Républicain, which has alarmed many supporters of the monarchy, who do not necessarily trust the commitment of the leftist UPL to defend the Royal House.
Other observers have, however, also pointed to the surprisingly unabashed, almost reactionary policies of the
Action, which go beyond those factors, pointing in particular to its talk of not just protecting the monarchy, but also of expanding its powers and prerogatives beyond its current, rather ceremonial role. This may indicate the rise of right-wing anti-Parliamentarism as a budding force in Lourennais politics.