Fabien Roussel Elected Mayor of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Succeeding Longtime Leader Alain Bocquet
The national secretary of the French Communist Party takes on the role after Bocquet's resignation, marking a significant transition for the northern commune.
- Fabien Roussel, the national secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF), was elected mayor of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux on January 30, 2025, during a council vote where he received 25 out of 27 votes.
- Roussel succeeds Alain Bocquet, who served as mayor for 30 years and announced his resignation earlier this month, citing health concerns and the need to step back after decades of public service.
- Bocquet, a prominent figure in French communism, will remain a municipal councilor and was celebrated for his contributions to the city and his decades-long political career.
- Roussel, who previously served as a deputy for the area but lost his seat in the 2024 legislative elections, emphasized his commitment to continuing the city's focus on community values, public services, and quality of life.
- The transition has faced criticism from some opposition members, who described it as undemocratic and called for early municipal elections, though the process adhered to legal protocols.
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