Métropole de Lyon

Métropole de Lyon is a governing body overseeing the Lyon metropolitan area. It's newsworthy due to recent municipal elections and their impact on the political landscape. While the city of Lyon remains under the leadership of the Green party's Grégory Doucet, the Métropole has shifted to the right, with an alliance led by the Les Républicains (LR) party gaining a majority. Jean-Michel Aulas, former president of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), despite losing the mayoral race to Doucet, has announced his intention to serve in the opposition in Lyon and to actively participate in the Métropole. This cohabitation between a Green-led city and a right-leaning Métropole is generating discussion about potential political effects and power dynamics within the region. Aulas's involvement adds another layer of interest, as he is expected to play a significant role in the Métropole's governance.