It was the former Mayor of Nice who announced it himself during a press conference.
“My candidacy will be supported by the Entente Républicaine, the movement I founded and preside over, the RPF, and Nissa Rebela.”.
“It is part of a logical process, that of a man who loves his city and who believes that there remains much to be done with a focus on rejecting national politicization and caring only for the city’s programs.”
As for alliances, Jacques Peyrat didn’t play tactical: “I want to lead a group open to all those who share my vision of the issues and the functioning of a territorial administration. I have been a departmental, regional, deputy, and senator, all of which is the political democracy that must direct national life. I’ve turned the page, it no longer interests me.”
Any names? “Of course, I would like to include on my list local personalities such as Marc Concas, Jean Icart, and many others, beyond the political divides that separate us on national issues. Moreover, we found a reason for agreement on the occasion of the lawsuit against the underground project of the tramway line 2. This is more of an overture than being very far from a grand declaration.
The most delicate point will be the relationship with the FN, which has already nominated its candidate: “I would be delighted if Mrs. Arnatu could join my list and I am planning to meet her on this topic. I am well aware that the FN is gaining momentum due to the profound crisis facing France due to the national policies of the President and his majority, but the municipal elections are a local election that cannot be won without knowing ‘your’ city, its history, and its neighborhoods. I have 18 years as a city councilor and 13 years as Mayor behind me.”
And as a joke, he reminded: “You know, in Nice we like paratroopers but not parachutists.”
