The election ofEric Ciotti as mayor of Nice added uncertainty to Map of sites in the French Alps 2030. Renaud Muselier, president of the South regionHowever, he is sticking to the original plan. I still intend to follow Plan A, approved by the organizing committee and presented to the IOC with the support of the State. Half of the events will be held in the Northern Alps and the other half in the Southern Alps, with the closing ceremony in Nice. " he says to Figaro, while the Lyon hypothesis is circulating.
« I explained to Éric Ciotti that the Olympic Games should not be held hostage by electoral rhetoric that is inconsistent with the facts.He says. I think he didn't have a complete grasp of the issue during the campaign. Today, We are looking for the best solution to stay on plan A or “improved A”.Very good news: he wants to keep the Games. I think we'll reach an agreement. win-win for the Southern region, including Nice, and the IOC. »
In this interview, Renaud Muselier also talks about his candidacy for the senatorial elections, in September. I feel I have fulfilled my duty. I am a candidate for the Senate and I will resign from my position as regional president if I am elected, end of September, but I will not abandon the regional council " he announced, promising that there would be no upheaval: Only the president will change. Neither the teams nor the political, territorial and administrative balance will change. "So much the better for the COJOP, which has already suffered enough."
