Following the violence that sadly marked October 17th, Mayor Christel DEFOULNY delivered an uncompromising message this Monday. These acts, committed in several major cities across the country, including Limoges, were premeditated and their perpetrators are considered dangerous, organized, and armed.
The mayor expressed the disgust and revolt of mayors in the face of these events, while commending the dedication of law enforcement and emergency services, who intervened with largely insufficient resources. She offered her support to looted shopkeepers, affected residents, as well as to elected officials and municipal staff mobilized to repair the damage.
Burning down a town hall and threatening its agents with death constitutes an organized attack against civil peace and fundamental public liberties. This violence overshadowed the messages of peaceful demonstrators.
Beyond condemnation, the Mayor called for a collective and lasting response: strengthening law enforcement resources, enabling justice to provide an adequate response, and encouraging all political, union, and associative leaders to contribute to appeasement. She also invited everyone to demonstrate their commitment to republican values and living together.
Her message is to act together to regain serenity and preserve republican order.
