Patrick Allemand’s decision not to merge the PS-EELV list with that of the FdG for the second round will accordingly prevent this party from being represented in the municipal council chamber.
It’s an unusual situation when at the national level, the left calls for unity after a first round that was anything but satisfactory. This situation seems like an act of war to Robert Injey and his running mates.
The latter’s response is blunt: “In such conditions, do not expect the 6,178 voters, scorned by the PS local leader, to vote in his favor in the second round of municipal elections.”*
And continuing in a combative tone: “Through his attitude, Patrick Allemand is deliberately weakening the left opposition within the municipal council for the next six years. An irresponsible attitude at a time when Christian Estrosi is preparing to implement a vast austerity policy in Nice and the Metropolis, to offset the disastrous cost of his tunnel project.
An irresponsible decision also from the first vice-president of the regional council, who refuses to merge with one of the majority components in the regional council, at a time when the UMP and FN dream of taking over the PACA Region.”
Without formal representation, what will be the FdG’s ability to support its ideas and make its voice heard?
For Robert Injey, giving up is not an option: “For our part, failing to continue our commitment within the municipal council, we will continue with determination to carry out our action for active democracy, social justice, and ecological transition alongside the citizens of Nice. In the coming weeks, the ‘Nice, People First’ list will take new initiatives in this regard.”
