Cachan cancels rally proposed by the Association of Mayors of France due to recent violence

The town hall cites a lack of human and material resources to ensure participant safety amid current social tensions.

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The City of Cachan will be unable to organize the rally proposed by the Association of Mayors of France (AMF) this Monday, October 19, 2026, due to insufficient human and material resources to guarantee participant safety.

The municipality of Cachan announced this morning that it cannot hold the rally initially planned by the Association of Mayors of France. The city, heavily involved due to recent events marked by violence and looting, lacks the necessary resources to ensure the event's smooth running and the safety of participants on such short notice.
The City expressed its full solidarity with the municipalities, elected officials, public servants, shopkeepers, and residents affected by these acts. It firmly condemned the attacks against individuals, institutions, and both public and private property.
In this context of social tensions, the municipality emphasizes the need to listen to the concerns and demands being expressed. It reaffirms its commitment to the right to peaceful protest and to social dialogue, considered essential for democratic life. A call for calm and collective responsibility has been issued.
The mayor, Hélène de Comarmond, and the elected officials of the municipal council have fully associated themselves with the spirit of this day of solidarity, reaffirming their commitment to republican values, the respect due to local elected officials, and public action serving everyone.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Cachan (19/10/2026)