Marylène Millet

Marylène Millet is the mayor of Saint-Genis-Laval, a suburb near Lyon, France. She recently made headlines following the vandalism of an olive tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man who was brutally murdered in 2006. Millet condemned the act as an attack on the values of the Republic, emphasizing the tree's significance as a symbol of memory and the fight against antisemitism. Her statements reflect her commitment to preserving the memory of victims of hate and promoting peace and fraternity in her community.