Jean-Paul Fournier

Jean-Paul Fournier

politician France

Jean-Paul Fournier is a seasoned French politician who has served as the mayor of Nîmes since 2001. As a member of the Les Républicains party, his lengthy tenure has made him a significant figure in local politics. With a background in law and local governance, Fournier has been influential in shaping the policies and direction of Nîmes, but as the 2026 municipal elections approach, his decision not to seek re-election has sparked intense political maneuvering and discussions about the future leadership of the city.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
94,675
Power
3,853$
Sentiment
5.93
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 65,273,511 53,767 $2,700,000 2,224$
Monaco 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 39,242 32 $7,800 6$
Panama 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,284 $76,000 58$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,803 $2,700,000 947$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,061 $700,000 490$
Hungary 1 4.00 0.08% +0% 9,660,351 7,728 $160,000 128$
Totals 6 155,828,505 94,675 $6,343,800 3,853$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Jean-Paul Fournier, the conservative mayor of Nîmes, justified the curfew as a measure to protect minors from drug gangs. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Drogengewalt in Frankreich: Nîmes verhängt eine Ausgangssperre

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mayor Jean-Paul Fournier said the situation had become 'untenable' and that drug traffickers had created a 'climate of fear and terror'. 6

BBC: French citiesimpose curfews on children after drug violence

Hungary Hungary: Jean-Paul Fournier, the right-wing mayor of Nimes, stated that the situation has become untenable due to armed actions by drug terrorists. 4

Index.hu: Index - Külföld - Ideiglenesen kijárási tilalmat vezetnek be a 16 éven aluliak számára a dél-franciaországi Nimes-ben

France France: Jean-Paul Fournier is the mayor of Nîmes who expressed concern over the armed actions of narcoterrorists in the city. 6

Le Monde: Narcotrafic : Nîmes instaure un couvre-feu provisoire pour les mineurs

Monaco Monaco: Jean-Paul Fournier is the mayor of Nîmes who expressed concern over the actions of narcoterrorists creating a climate of fear. 6

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: Narcotrafic: Nîmes instaure un couvre-feu provisoire pour les mineurs