In front of his office, Christian Estrosi presented “Nice Next Gen,” a set of eleven measures dedicated to the youth as part of the campaign for the municipal elections in March 2026. The press conference, enlivened by a DJ, was also an opportunity for the incumbent mayor to announce three new running mates.
In a festive atmosphere punctuated by a DJ, Christian Estrosi presented, this Wednesday, February 11, the main aspects of his project aimed at young people of Nice. Before elected officials and supporters, the incumbent mayor unveiled a series of measures grouped under the name “Nice Next Gen.”
At the outset, Graig Monetti, deputy mayor, set the framework for the initiative: “We chose to discuss substantive matters with ideas, projects, concrete propositions,” claiming a campaign focused on content rather than slogans.
“Nice Next Gen,” a method and a symbol
The plan presented has a name: Nice Next Gen. “This significant event is the result of meetings, exchanges, and work with young people,” emphasized Graig Monetti, highlighting a collective approach built with cultural, economic, and associative actors.
Christian Estrosi, incumbent mayor and candidate for re-election, praised this initiative: “I want a joyful campaign, you embody the future of Nice,” before recalling the increase in the number of students in Nice, from 23,000 to 54,000 in fifteen years.
Eleven measures for “Nice in 2030”
The core of the evening was devoted to the presentation of the eleven main measures of the youth program.
Among them, the creation of a campus for creative and cultural industries, supported by international entertainment actors, the opening of a municipal e-sport center, and the organization of an annual street art festival.
The candidate also announced the construction of a pumptrack in the west of the city and new skateparks, an electronic music festival, as well as the nighttime operation of the tramway on weekends, monitored by security agents.
Other measures put forward include a second Stockfish, named Batchas, near Nikaïa, extended hours for the Nucéra library, open from 7 AM to 10 PM, the creation of a youth municipal council with a participatory budget, and the launch of the “Sue Nissart” card, aimed at supporting the purchasing power of young people.
Three new running mates announced
At the closing, Christian Estrosi introduced three new running mates set to join his municipal ticket.
Alexandre Süss, a real estate business leader, Maxime Nalino, an engaged association member, and Léa Coradi, former president of the student union at the Faculty of Law in Nice.
“This youth policy will be accompanied by new faces,” concluded the candidate, asserting his desire to integrate these announcements into a long-term dynamic.
