During a press conference this Thursday, February 19th in Nice, the CGT entertainment union unveiled very different responses depending on the camps. One candidate was missing: Éric Ciotti did not respond.
With less than a month to go before the municipal elections, the CGT entertainment sent a questionnaire to the candidates to find out about their commitments.
Three contrasting models: Christian Estrosi defends continuity. The outgoing mayor emphasizes the maintenance of budgets, major cultural facilities, and existing programs, especially for young people, with culture in schools and easy access to museums.
In contrast, the left of the Nice Popular Front “Nice en commun” led by lawyer Mireille Damiano proposes a change of course. Less major events, more local venues in neighborhoods, with the aim of allowing each resident to access cultural offerings near their home.
In third place, “United for Nice” led by Juliette Chesnel-Le Roux insists on accessibility: reduced or free rates depending on the situation, and actions to reach out to audiences who do not currently frequent theaters or museums.
Strong expectations from professionals: In addition to the proposals, the CGT entertainment expects concrete commitments. The union raises concerns about working conditions, funding, and the lack of dialogue with industry professionals.
And one candidate was missing: Éric Ciotti, for the UDR, did not respond to the questionnaire.
[Context: The CGT entertainment union held a press conference in Nice to reveal responses from candidates to their questionnaire ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.] [Fact Check: Éric Ciotti did not respond to the questionnaire sent by the CGT entertainment, raising questions about his engagement with the union.]
