Association des maires de France

The Association des maires de France (AMF) is a significant organization representing the interests of mayors across France. It is currently newsworthy due to impending leadership changes and the political activities of its president, David Lisnard. Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, has recently announced his candidacy for the French presidential election in 2026 and his departure from the Les Républicains (LR) party, citing a lack of coherence and consistency within the party. He has expressed his intention to discuss his decision with Bruno Retailleau, the head of LR. Furthermore, the AMF is preparing for internal renewals in November following recent municipal elections, where André Laignel, a long-standing figure in the association, was defeated. This opens the door for potential changes in the AMF's leadership, with Lisnard's presidency also potentially being challenged. These events highlight the AMF's role as a platform for political figures and its sensitivity to shifts in the broader political landscape.