Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian Dies at 55

The prominent center-right politician and successor to Alain Juppé passed away following a stroke, leaving a significant void in local politics.

Nicolas Florian, Bordeaux's mayor from 2019 to 2020, died on Sunday after suffering a major stroke on Friday.
Florian, a member of Les Républicains, succeeded longtime mayor Alain Juppé when the latter joined the Constitutional Council.
He lost the 2020 municipal election to ecologist Pierre Hurmic, ending 73 years of right-wing leadership in Bordeaux.
Florian had been preparing for a political comeback in the 2026 municipal elections, advocating for an alliance with the Macronist Renaissance party.
Tributes poured in from political figures, including former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe and current Bordeaux Mayor Pierre Hurmic, who praised Florian's dedication and leadership.