— Published on April 19, 2026

Faced with a "deadlock," a crucial meeting for Nice is scheduled for Monday.

French Alps 2030

« Three days to break the deadlock. "The title of Friday's press release from the South region, dedicated to the ice sports hub for the 2030 Winter Games, is highly significant. A working meeting was held to discuss..." Nice's place on the map of the French Alps 2030, somewhat called into question since the election of Eric Ciotti as mayorThe press release refers to a " deadlock situation ».

« Areas of agreement were found regarding the Olympic Village, the multi-sports Olympic complex, and Nikaïa. However, the solution initially considered for the cover and immobilization of the Allianz Riviera did not receive an agreement. "The alternative presented by Eric Ciotti would indeed generate 45 million euros in additional costsUnthinkable. The statement also points out a major risk of procedural deadlock and schedule slippage ", while the deadlines are already tight.

Monday will be a decisive day since a " A detailed technical presentation of the situation will be submitted to all COJOP stakeholders. This should allow to inform and formalize a political decision ", for break the deadlock. « I notice that the current blockades directly expose the Nice hub"This is alarming," says the regional president, Renaud Muselier. They could lead to its being called into question. A decision must now be made. I remain committed and I hope, until the very end, to find a solution. "Otherwise, the balance between the regions will be shattered, to the benefit of a solution like Lyon."