Eric Ciotti

Eric Ciotti is the leader of the UDR party. He recently became the Mayor of Nice and has also been elected President of the Métropole Nice-Côte d'Azur, a significant intercommunal structure, solidifying his local power base. This victory is notable as it brings the direction of this important structure to the extreme right. His election as mayor is being contested, allowing him to retain his seats in both the city hall and the Assembly. Ciotti's stance on the 2030 Winter Olympics, particularly regarding events planned for Nice, has also been a point of discussion, with Ciotti expressing reservations about certain aspects. Furthermore, a commission of inquiry initiated at the request of the UDR, led by Ciotti, has faced criticism, with Xavier Niel denouncing it as a "circus."