The Parti R‚publicain (Republican Party) is a political party in France that is committed to upholding the values of the French Republic, such as liberty, equality, fraternity, and the separation of powers. The party was founded in 1848 and has played a significant role in French politics ever since, with many notable figures, such as Georges Clemenceau and Jacques Chirac, having been members of the party. It is a member of the European People’s Party (EPP), a center-right political group in the European Parliament.