— Published July 19, 2026

After Nice was excluded from the Games, Eric Ciotti "wants to torpedo the Olympic Games," claims Renaud Muselier

French Alps 2030

Tensions are running high between Eric Ciotti and Renaud Muselier. The mayor of Nice has called on the president of the South region to resign from his positions. at the COJOP as well as at the presidency of Solideo "if it is" really attached " to the Winter Games 2030In the background, a Mediapart article about... suspicions of conflict of interestOn Saturday, Renaud Muselier counter-attacked.

« Il This is a poor attempt at a diversion for to make people forget about the withdrawal from the OlympicsThe mayor of Nice made his first serious mistake by depriving his city of this fantastic event. The business community, like the majority of citizens in our region, saw it as a dereliction of duty. " he said in a statement. Eric Ciotti refused the temporary conversion of the Allianz Arena into an ice hockey venue and in the absence of a credible alternative, the ice rink was moved in its entirety to Lyon.

« Mr. Ciotti is demanding that I resign from the organization of the Games. These same Games that he deserted, this same ambition that he betrayed. He wants to sabotage the Olympic Games Because he erased his city from the map of venues for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games. When it comes to resignation, betrayal, and lack of vision, that's coming from an expert. I will not allow the honor of our region to be tarnished. " says Renaud Muselier, promising legal action.