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4mo ago

Violence Against French Elected Officials Declines, but Concerns Persist Ahead of 2026 Elections

The CALAE report reveals a 9% drop in attacks during 2024, yet local officials remain frequent targets of threats, physical assaults, and property damage.

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Rassemblement de soutien aux élus victimes d’agressions et pour la défense des valeurs républicaines organisé par Jean Pierre Rico devant la mairie de Pérols (Hérault), le 14 février 2025, suite à son agression dans la mairie par un citoyen qui lui demandait des comptes.
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Overview

  • The 2024 CALAE report recorded 2,501 attacks against elected officials, a 9% decrease from 2023's peak of 2,748 incidents.
  • Threats and insults made up 68% of cases, while physical violence and property damage accounted for 10% and 8%, respectively.
  • Mayors were the primary targets, representing 64% of incidents, followed by municipal councilors (18%) and parliamentarians (13%).
  • Attacks occurred across urban, rural, and overseas areas, with no region spared from violence.
  • Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, the government plans to roll out security measures, including panic buttons and a 'new elected official kit' to support local leaders.