The Mayor of Trilport, Jean-Michel Morer, strongly condemned the acts of violence and vandalism that took place on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, during protests by high school and university students. He described the burning of a town hall as "intolerable," calling it "the common home, where the Republic has a human face." He reiterated the essential role of town halls in "helping, rescuing, acting" and being "the voice for those who no longer have one."
Expressing his "solidarity" with his "colleague, the Mayor of Limoges," Mr. Morer offered his support to "local elected officials, public servants, shopkeepers, and emergency and law enforcement personnel" who were victims of this violence. He emphasized that "nothing justifies blind violence and vandalism," stating that those responsible "damage and distort the legitimate mobilization of young people."
“"I appeal to everyone's responsibility: this violence must be condemned without any ambiguity. Not denouncing it is not only a political and moral failing, but it also conflates the mobilization of students with the rioters, which is intolerable. It fuels distrust in democracy and plays into the hands of extremists who are just waiting for disorder to justify authoritarianism and the unjustifiable."
The mayor stressed that young French people "aspire to find their rightful place in their country, to live with dignity, and, above all, to regain confidence in the promises of our Republic." He stated that he shares their concerns and that their future is the "main reason" for the commitment of local elected officials.
It is in this context that Jean-Michel Morer, "like many colleagues, mayors of towns across France," invites "elected officials, association representatives, and citizens to gather on Monday, October 19th at noon, on the town hall square of Trilport." He concluded by stating: "To attack a town hall is to attack the Republic."
This gathering, scheduled for Monday, October 19th, 2026, at noon in front of the Trilport town hall, is part of an initiative shared by many mayors across France.
