A new wind is blowing on the Montpellier municipal council with the formation of a new political entity: theProgressive and Republican Alliance. This group brings together seven committed Montpellier elected officials and aims to offer a clear alternative to current methods, while bringing together republican and progressive forces. Let’s discover together the founding members and the reasons which pushed them to come together.
Montpellier: Discovery of the members of the new political group ‘Progressive and Republican Alliance’
The leading figures of the Alliance
L’Progressive and Republican Alliance brings together seven influential and experienced members of the Montpellier scene. Among them, we find Luc Albernhe, Serge Guiseppin, StĂ©phanie Jannin, Salim Jawhari, as well as the former Secretary of State Patricia Mirallès. Bernard Traviers and Annie Yague complete this dynamic group. These personalities, known for their commitment and their vision for the city, already have a rich career within local politics, some even having been associated with the former group “Montpellier Passionately“.
A shared vision for Montpellier
This new group was formed around a collective awareness: the urgency of bringing together progressive and republican forces without compromising with the extremes. “Neither LFI, nor RN”, such is their credo. They stand firmly against what they perceive as palpable ostracism on the part of a mayor too focused on himself and his inner circle, thus cutting the link with the inhabitants of Montpellier. It is with this in mind of a return to dialogue that the Alliance presents itself as a voice of reason and listening.
A severe diagnosis of municipal management
The Alliance’s elected officials clearly express their disagreement with the current management of the city, which they accuse of having easily allied itself with the extreme left, in particular by moving closer to LFI within the NFP. They criticize vague electoral policy and describe the results of this alliance as disastrous, particularly in terms of financial management. “ Montpellier went from gifted to overindebted », They observed, worrying about the twelve years of accumulated debt, making the financial situation of the city extremely worrying.
Ambitious goals for the city
The primary ambition of the Alliance is to give back to Montpellier its attractiveness and its harmony of yesteryear. The stated objectives concern tranquility, security and accessibility for Montpellier residents. They aim to revitalize local commerce, ensure equitable sharing of mobility, and guarantee regular transport. The diversified skills of the members are highlighted, ready to be put to the service of themes as varied as finance, security, education and even ecology.
A promising alternative for the future
By deciding to form a united front, the Progressive and Republican Alliance aspires to become a credible political alternative within the municipal council. This new dynamic is a call to bring together all those who wish to move Montpellier forward, refusing sterile political struggles to prioritize the well-being of its inhabitants. These elected officials plan to build with everyone who shares their values, with the municipal elections of 2026 as a horizon.