At the call of the Association of Mayors of France (AMF), participants affirmed their attachment to republican institutions, public services, and the values of liberty, equality, fraternity, and respect for the law.
The mayor of Couzeix, Sébastien Larcher, highlighted the gravity of the events in Limoges, noting that the city hall fire was an attack on a vital center of democratic life. He emphasized the close ties between Couzeix and Limoges and offered support to Guillaume Guérin, the mayor of Limoges, his elected officials, agents, residents, and shopkeepers affected by the violence. The commitment of firefighters, rescue services, and police forces was also commended.
Sébastien Larcher distinguished between the right to protest and acts of violence, arson, and vandalism, which cannot be justified. He reiterated the importance of dialogue, mutual respect, and the preservation of public institutions for democratic functioning and the protection of everyone's freedoms.
The mayor thanked attendees, calling the collective mobilization a sign of hope and a testament to shared commitment to republican institutions and values. The Town of Couzeix reaffirms its solidarity with the municipalities, elected officials, public agents, shopkeepers, and residents facing this violence, stating that defending town halls means defending the Republic.
