The national statutory council of the Ecologists party has annulled the results of the Marseille adherents' general assembly held in October 2025. This decision follows irregularities and the conviction of Hassen Hammou, designated as lead figure, for corruption of a minor. The event aimed to validate a union strategy for the 2026 municipal elections.
In October 2025, under national oversight since March of the same year, nearly 300 Ecologists militants in Marseille participated in a general assembly. They validated through two votes a strategy of union with the Printemps marseillais from the first round of the March 2026 municipal elections. Hassen Hammou, former regional spokesperson, was designated as lead negotiator with other left-wing coalition forces to keep the city on the left.
However, the process was marred by irregularities. On December 16, 2025, Hassen Hammou was convicted by the courts to fifteen months' suspended prison sentence for corruption of a minor, a morals case he had hidden from his party before his election. He has appealed the decision.
The national statutory council of the Ecologists, meeting on Friday, January 2, 2026, outright annulled the general assembly's results. This drastic measure highlights internal party tensions and challenges in preparing for the municipal elections in this key city.
