Jean-Paul Fournier
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.
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Jean-Paul Fournier, the mayor of Nîmes, praised Hélène Dorlhac de Borne for her commitment to public life.
Hélène Dorlhac de Borne, secrétaire d’Etat sous Giscard et Mitterrand, est morte à 90 ans
France· 2026-03-04
Jean-Paul Fournier, the conservative mayor of Nîmes, imposed a curfew in response to rising violence in the city.
Warum Frankreichs Problemviertel immer unsicherer werden
Switzerland· 2025-09-05
Jean-Paul Fournier stated that the situation had become 'unsustainable' due to drug traffickers creating a 'climate of fear and terror'.
Por qué varias ciudades en Francia están aplicando toques de queda para los menores de edad
Panama· 2025-07-23
Jean-Paul Fournier, the conservative mayor of Nîmes, justified the curfew as a measure to protect minors from drug gangs.
Drogengewalt in Frankreich: Nîmes verhängt eine AusgangssperreSwitzerland· 2025-07-23
Mayor Jean-Paul Fournier said the situation had become 'untenable' and that drug traffickers had created a 'climate of fear and terror'.
French citiesimpose curfews on children after drug violence
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Jean-Paul Fournier, the right-wing mayor of Nimes, stated that the situation has become untenable due to armed actions by drug terrorists.
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Hungary· 2025-07-21
Jean-Paul Fournier is the mayor of Nîmes who expressed concern over the armed actions of narcoterrorists in the city.
Narcotrafic : Nîmes instaure un couvre-feu provisoire pour les mineursFrance· 2025-07-18Jean-Paul Fournier is the mayor of Nîmes who expressed concern over the actions of narcoterrorists creating a climate of fear.
Narcotrafic: Nîmes instaure un couvre-feu provisoire pour les mineurs
Monaco· 2025-07-18Jean-Paul Fournier is the mayor of Nîmes, the largest city currently led by a member of Les Républicains.
Municipales 2026 : dans les grandes villes, Les Républicains tentent de déjouer leur disparition annoncéeFrance· 2025-03-16
Jean-Paul Fournier has been the mayor of Nîmes since 2001.
Municipales 2026 : Les Républicains du Gard ébranlés par la fin de mandat de leurs deux piliersFrance· 2025-03-15
