Boulogne-Billancourt Mayor Temporarily Steps Down After Turbulent Council Meeting
Mayor Pierre-Christophe Baguet announced his temporary withdrawal following heated exchanges involving opposition members and the father of a late cyclist during a municipal council session.
- The council meeting on March 13, 2025, descended into chaos as Mayor Baguet clashed with opposition members and the father of a teenager killed in a 2021 cycling accident.
- The father, Serge Chaponic, attempted to address the council but was denied by the mayor, leading to heightened tensions and his removal from the session.
- Opposition councilor Pauline Rapilly-Ferniot proposed a motion on cyclist safety and requested Chaponic's opportunity to speak, which the mayor rejected citing procedural rules.
- Journalists present at the meeting reported being insulted and, in one case, physically pushed, contributing to the overall disorder in the council chamber.
- The mayor, citing personal strain and regret over the incident, announced his temporary withdrawal from his duties to reflect on the situation.
Ouest-France 