Benoît Payan
Benoît Payan is a French politician and member of the Party of the Left (DVG), serving as the mayor of Marseille since 2020. He leads a left-wing coalition that came to power following a significant electoral victory. Payan is currently facing challenges regarding his coalition's stability and the actions of his deputy, Sébastien Jibrayel, amid ongoing legal issues related to violence against political opponents.
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Benoît Payan is the outgoing mayor of Marseille and leads a coalition of the left.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon affirme que « Marseille ne sera pas emportée par la vague brune », en meeting pour les municipales
France· 2026-03-08
Benoît Payan strongly opposes Kanye West's performance in Marseille, stating he is not welcome.
Kanye West ni dobrodošel v Marseillu
Slovenia· 2026-03-06
Benoît Payan is the mayor who expressed frustration over the focus on Quentin Deranque during the debate.
« C’est beaucoup plus tendu pour nous » : comment la mort de Quentin Deranque percute la campagne des municipales pour la gaucheFrance· 2026-02-28
Benoît Payan is the outgoing mayor of Marseille and a candidate from the divers gauche.
Municipales 2026 : à Marseille, la dynamique du candidat RN Franck Allisio plombe la candidature de la divers droite Martine VassalFrance· 2026-02-15
Benoît Payan is the current mayor of Marseille, having replaced Michèle Rubirola in December 2020.
Municipales à Marseille : qui sont les principaux candidats ?France· 2026-02-10
Benoît Payan is the outgoing mayor and leader of the Printemps Marseillais coalition that demanded explanations from Sébastien Delogu.
L’enquête visant Sébastien Delogu pour des soupçons de liens avec le narcotrafic est close, annonce le parquetFrance· 2026-02-08
Benoît Payan is the mayor of Marseille who reported on the incident involving the delivery van.
Lieferwagen rollt in Schülergruppe - Verletzte in Marseille
Luxembourg· 2026-01-17Benoît Payan, the leftist mayor of Marseille, emphasized that fear must not win in the fight against drug cartels.
Frankreich sagt dem Terror der Drogenkartelle den Kampf an - Panorama
Germany· 2025-11-23
Benoît Payan is the mayor of Marseille who reported receiving numerous death threats.
A Marseille, opération déminage pour le ministre de l’intérieur, Laurent Nuñez, après l’assassinat de Mehdi KessaciFrance· 2025-11-20
Benoît Payan is the mayor of Marseille who urged residents not to be afraid in the wake of recent violence.
Narcotrafic : Gérald Darmanin et Laurent Nuñez à Marseille, après l’onde de choc provoquée par l’assassinat de Mehdi KessaciFrance· 2025-11-20
Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, assured residents that narcotraffickers would not silence them.
Amine Kessaci appelle à participer en masse à la marche blanche dédiée à son petit frère assassinéFrance· 2025-11-19
Benoît Payan is the DVG mayor of Marseille who refused to display the Palestinian flag.
Près d'une centaine de mairies hissent le drapeau palestinien malgré l'opposition du gouvernement
Monaco· 2025-09-22
Benoît Payan is the outgoing mayor of Marseille from the diverse left.
Municipales à Marseille : Martine Vassal officialise sa candidatureFrance· 2025-09-13
Benoît Payan welcomed the new voting system as it ends an unfair derogatory system.
Municipales 2026: le Conseil constitutionnel valide le nouveau mode de scrutin à Paris, Lyon et MarseilleMonaco· 2025-08-07
Benoît Payan, the socialist mayor of Marseille, praised the new voting system as a necessary change.
Réforme « Paris-Lyon-Marseille » : le nouveau mode de scrutin pour les élections municipales validé par le Conseil constitutionnelFrance· 2025-08-07
Benoît Payan is the mayor of Marseille, assuring researchers of their safety and academic freedom in France.
Klimatforskare flyr till Marseille när Trump skär i anslagen
Sweden· 2025-07-13
Benoit Payan is the mayor of Marseille who reported on the wildfire situation and its impact on the city.
Canadian premier accuses US lawmakers of 'trying to trivialize ' wildfires
United Kingdom· 2025-07-10
Benoit Payan, the city's mayor, told local media on Wednesday morning that the blaze was 'decreasing' but was still not completely under control.
Back-to-back floods in New Mexico and Texas with very different outcomesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10
The city's mayor Benoit Payan told local media on Wednesday morning that the blaze was 'decreasing' but was still not completely under control.
French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leaderUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-09
The city's mayor Benoit Payan told local media on Wednesday morning that the blaze was 'decreasing' but was still not completely under control.
At least three dead in New Mexico flash floodingUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-09
Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, referred to the city's fire and rescue service as waging guerrilla warfare against the wildfire.
Marseille firefighters 'waging war' on wildfire at city's edge, mayor saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-08
The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, stated that approximately 720 firefighters and more than 220 vehicles are participating in the firefighting efforts.
Εκτός ελέγχου η πυρκαγιά στη Μασσαλία – Στις φλόγες κτίρια, εκκενώνονται οικισμοί
Greece· 2025-07-08Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, withdrew Sébastien Jibrayel's responsibilities following the incident.
A Marseille, prison avec sursis requise contre un élu PS à la mairie pour violence sur des militants LFIFrance· 2025-05-23
Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, acknowledged Bernard Tapie's significance to the city during the statue's inauguration.
Foot: une statue de Bernard Tapie dévoilée devant le stade VélodromeMonaco· 2025-05-16
Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, has described Aveline as a man of 'superior intelligence' and 'naturally good character'.
Quem é o cardeal franco-argelino já apontado como ‘preferido’ do papa Francisco?
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-06
Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, welcomed Pope Francis in September 2023.
François, un pape que la gauche a fait sienneFrance· 2025-04-22
Benoît Payan announced that lights of three monuments in Marseille would be turned off in tribute to Pope Francisco.
La torre Eiffel se apaga en señal de duelo por el papa Francisco
Bolivia· 2025-04-22
The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, announced that lights of three monuments would be turned off in honor of Pope Francisco.
La torre Eiffel se apaga en señal de duelo por el papa Francisco
Honduras· 2025-04-21Benoît Payan announced that lights of three monuments in Marseille would be turned off in tribute to Pope Francisco.
La torre Eiffel se apaga en señal de duelo por el papa Francisco | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-04-21Benoît Payan is the mayor of Marseille and is in conflict with Renaud Muselier.
La voiture d’un proche de Renaud Muselier percutée par des chauffards qui fuyaient la policeMonaco· 2025-04-03