Yesterday, Villa Massena was the setting for the citizenship ceremony during which young women and men from Nice who have recently come of age received their voter cards.
This citizenship ceremony was an opportunity for Christian Estrosi to say a few words about the importance of the fundamental principles of republican life and its political system. The young attendees received their voter cards for the first time.
Whether they have just reached adulthood or have just acquired French nationality, it is important to raise awareness about this fundamental right to vote, especially considering the upcoming European elections .
The Importance of Democracy
As Christian Estrosi states, “we are a republic in Nice before entering the French Republic.” Nice has been a democracy since 1150, well before France, which has been since 1789. Therefore, it is embedded in its DNA that voting to elect its leader is essential. These cards allow one to affirm their choices while remembering the respect for others and their ideas.
More than 360 million people have been invited in the coming weeks to participate in the European elections. The date is set for June 9th, to make your voice heard.
