Louis Boyard Declares Candidacy for Villeneuve-Saint-Georges Mayoral Election

The 24-year-old LFI deputy aims to challenge the controversial leadership of Philippe Gaudin in early 2025 municipal elections.

Louis Boyard, a deputy from La France Insoumise (LFI), announced his candidacy for the upcoming mayoral election in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne.
The election follows a political crisis triggered by current mayor Philippe Gaudin's Nazi salute during a council meeting and the subsequent resignation of a third of his team.
Boyard has criticized Gaudin's leadership, accusing him of neglecting the city and aligning with far-right ideologies, while pledging to build a strong local administration and support community solidarity.
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, the poorest city in Val-de-Marne, has faced significant challenges, including economic hardship and systemic issues, which Boyard has vowed to address if elected.
The election, anticipated for early 2025, will serve as a key test for LFI's efforts to expand its influence in local governance.