He is a local elected official who does not hide his desire for a national future. Except huge surprise, Eric Piolle, 48 years old, will therefore be a candidate for the primary Greens in view of presidential election of 2022, next to Yannick Jadot and of Sandrine Rousseau.
Elyos ambition
From its town hall of Grenoble (Isère) where he was re-elected for the second time in June, the former business manager (in financial risk management) is preparing for this Elyos ambition. With a roadmap already drawn.
The green mayor intends first to get involved in regional elections at the end of June and campaigning with candidates who will seek its support. Once this deadline has been passed, he will announce his candidacy for the primary at the beginning of the summer. The internal ballot will be held before September 30.
Serious and determined
Native Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), this father of four – an unbeliever, but finding inspiration in Christianity – is described as very serious and determined. This hiking enthusiast has the endurance to reach the heights he has set for himself. “He is still moving step by step”, said Christmas Mom in June in The world. “He is objectively nice, but likes to be the boss”, added Cecile Duflot, former Minister of Housing of François Hollande.
His victory in Grenoble in 2014 gave Eric Piolle a stature within the Greens. Julien Bayou, the party boss, is also full of praise for the Isérois. He paved the way for victories at Lyon, Bordeaux, Poitiers, Strasbourg… In 2020.
“Leading the way”, Eric Piolle is convinced that a victory for the left is possible next year. As long as it is united. He chats with Anne Hidalgo (PS), Ian Brossat (PCF) or even François Ruffin (LFI)… We say it by listening. Enough to ease tensions?
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