Karl Olive

Karl Olive is a French politician and former sports journalist. He previously served as the Mayor of Poissy, Yvelines, from 2014 until 2022, when he became a member of the National Assembly. Olive is reportedly close to President Emmanuel Macron. He is currently newsworthy because he recently ran for mayor of Poissy again in the 2026 municipal elections but was unsuccessful, losing to the incumbent, Sandrine Berno Dos Santos. Further adding to the news surrounding Olive, his eldest son, Kentin Olive, is under investigation following a complaint filed by the re-elected mayor, Sandrine Berno Dos Santos, for alleged insults and threats. This situation highlights the ongoing political tensions in Poissy and the challenges Olive faces even after transitioning to national politics.