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.
The International Olympic Committee has announced that the ice hockey tournament at the 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in Lyon, France. The decision follows the rejection of plans to host the event in Nice.
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Jean-Michel Aulas has stepped back from leading his group on the Lyon city council after a rape complaint targeted a former member of his campaign.
In Lyon, deputies and senators are actively intervening in the March 2026 mayoral race, blurring lines between national mandates and local campaigning. Left-wing lawmakers are rallying to counter candidate Jean-Michel Aulas and bolster outgoing mayor Grégory Doucet's tarnished image. On the right, Senator Étienne Blanc is stirring discord.
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