Municipales 2026: in La Rochelle, Jean-François Fountaine's Surprise Resignation Launched the War of Succession

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Mayor since 2014, Jean-François Fountaine resigned on Friday, June 6th. He will participate, Monday, June 16th, in the appointment of his successor, who will face several rivals in 2026. His best enemy, Olivier Falorni, could be on the side.

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At the end of a meeting on Tuesday, June 10, the 34 municipal councillors from the majority of Rochelais decided on the name of the successor to Jean-François Fountaine. Thibaut Guiraud, eighth deputy in charge of finance and human resources, was appointed.