Jean-René Etchegaray
Jean-René Etchegaray is the mayor of Bayonne and president of the Communauté d'agglomération Pays basque (CAPB). He has been a vocal advocate for humanitarian efforts in response to the migration crisis, emphasizing the importance of providing support and shelter for migrants. Recently, he was in the news following a court ruling that ordered the French state to reimburse CAPB for expenses related to the care of migrants, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in managing migration and the perceived inadequacies of state and EU responses.
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Recent news mentions
Jean-René Etchegaray, the mayor of Bayonne, honored Michel Portal on social media for his immense talent.
Morreu Michel Portal, importante figura do jazz contemporâneo francês | Obituário
Portugal· 2026-02-15
Jean-René Etchegaray is the mayor who honored Michel Portal by naming a theater after him.
Michel Portal, inclassable musicien, du classique au jazz, est mort
France· 2026-02-15
Jean-René Etchegaray paid tribute to Florence Delay, calling her a 'Bayonnaise d’âme et d’esprit'.
L’académicienne Florence Delay, lauréate du prix Femina en 1983 pour « Riche et légère », est morteFrance· 2025-07-01
Jean-René Etchegaray is the mayor of Bayonne and president of the CAPB, criticizing the state and the European Union for their lack of humanitarian obligations.
Accueil des migrants : l’Etat condamné à indemniser une collectivité basqueFrance· 2025-02-14