← Back to diffwire

Eric Ciotto defeats outgoing mayor in 2025 municipal election

8 articles | Updated 5h ago | Created 17h ago
France TRANSLATED
Story image

Nice's Eric Ciotti wins first-round mayoral election as new head of the Mousquetaires, defeating Christian Estrosi in a runoff scheduled for later that day; outgoing mayor clarifies he is not resigning but seeking distance while expressing sincere regret after concedering during public debates

  1. 1
    Christian Estrosi has officially retired from local political life in the Niçois region following his defeat at the 2026 municipal second round.
  2. 2
    Estrosi expressed a desire to take 'a step back' rather than leave politics entirely, stating he will not say goodbye forever despite stepping down now.
Mar 23 "Municipales": French politician Christian Estrosi retires himself from political life in front of his tearful supporters.
Feb 14, 09:58 'Aujourd'hui une page se tourne': Christian Estrosi bids farewell to the Nice local politics after losing on second round municipal elections for year two thousand and twenty-six (Bfmtv).