Nicolas Feraud

Nicolas Feraud is the mayor of Crans-Montana, a Swiss town where a devastating fire occurred at Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve, resulting in 40 deaths and 116 injuries. He is newsworthy because the bar had not undergone safety inspections for five years prior to the fire, a fact Feraud revealed at a recent news conference. This revelation has sparked outrage and questions about the effectiveness of Switzerland's devolved system of government and the municipality's oversight. Feraud stated he could not explain why the bar had not been checked. The lack of inspections has led to shock and concern among families of the victims, with some questioning whether the municipality should be held accountable. The incident has prompted a search for answers and a re-evaluation of safety protocols in the region.