Lyon
Grégory Doucet open to alliance with LFI in second round of Lyon municipal elections
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In a televised debate on February 24, 2026, Lyon's ecologist mayor Grégory Doucet said he was open to allying with LFI candidate Anaïs Belouassa Cherifi in the second round of the municipal elections, with conditions. The debate, featuring the main candidates, focused on the death of militant Quentin Deranque and security issues. Poll favorite Jean-Michel Aulas faced attacks on his record and political backing.
Ecologist Grégory Doucet was re-elected mayor of Lyon in the March 22, 2026, municipal election runoff with 50.67% of votes (104,702 ballots) against 49.33% (101,940 votes) for Jean-Michel Aulas, a margin of 2,762 votes. Aulas announced plans to challenge the results over alleged irregularities, while the right gained control of the Lyon metropolis.
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon held a press conference on Monday limited to 'new media' to reaffirm his support for the Jeune Garde, an antifascist group whose members are accused in the fatal lynching of Quentin Deranque in Lyon. The La France insoumise leader expressed his 'sympathy' and 'pride' toward these militants, despite growing criticism from within the left. This comes ten days after the death of the young nationalist militant on February 14, 2026.
La France insoumise (LFI) candidate for Lyon mayor, Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi, held her first meeting on Thursday, November 6, with Clémence Guetté present. Two days earlier, other left-wing groups showed unity behind outgoing ecologist mayor Grégory Doucet. This divided campaign highlights left-wing tensions against right-wing challenger Jean-Michel Aulas.
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At 76, former Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas has entered the race for Lyon mayor, uniting local right and center. His notable debut occurred on September 3 during the city's Liberation commemoration. Guided by a former protocol official, he positioned himself at the front row uninvited.