Nice 2026 elections: left-wing candidate targets car use in bid to reshape the city
Juliette Chesnel-Le Roux has unveiled a transport-led platform for Nice’s 2026 municipal elections, pledging to reduce car traffic and prioritise public transport, cycling and reclaimed public space.
Juliette Chesnel-Le Roux, the joint left-wing candidate for next year’s municipal elections in Nice, has unveiled a transport-focused platform that takes direct aim at the dominance of cars in the city.
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Backed by the Greens, Socialists and Communists, the 62-year-old retired engineer is leading the Unis pour Nice list, hoping to challenge the long-standing right-wing leadership in the vote set for 15 and 22 March 2026.
In an interview with local media, she argued that reducing car traffic is essential for improving quality of life, cutting pollution and reclaiming public space.
Her proposals include expanding cycle lanes, reshaping major roads, and investing heavily in public transport.
She also addressed security and broader urban issues, presenting her campaign as a break from what she describes as the “all-car model” currently shaping the city.
Chesnel-Le Roux was officially endorsed by the three parties in September and is positioning her left-unity list as a serious contender as the race begins to intensify ahead of spring.