Agde: Mayor Calls for Gathering to Defend Republican Values

In response to political violence, Aurélien Lopez-Liguori reaffirmed the town's commitment to upholding the law and public tranquility.

Generic image of a stone town hall facade in the South of France, with a balcony and iron railings, lit by afternoon sun.
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Generic image of a stone town hall facade in the South of France, with a balcony and iron railings, lit by afternoon sun.

The Mayor of Agde, Aurélien Lopez-Liguori, spoke on Monday October 19 in front of City Hall, calling for order and the defense of Republican values following political violence.

In response to political violence that has affected several French cities, Mayor Aurélien Lopez-Liguori addressed the public on Monday October 19 in front of City Hall. The gathering was held to support the return of order and the defense of the Republic's values.
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"We want respect, respect for the law, for private property, for our law enforcement officers, for our institutions."

Aurélien Lopez-Liguori · Mayor of Agde
The Mayor announced the implementation of the 'casseur-payeur' (vandal-pays) principle in Agde. Those who cause damage will be held financially responsible for repairs.
Alongside the Municipal Police, National Police, and public service agents, the Municipality reaffirmed its determination to protect the citizens of Agde and preserve public tranquility.
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"In Agde, a city of high civilization founded 2,900 years ago, we will never back down on these principles."

Aurélien Lopez-Liguori · Mayor of Agde
The municipality concluded with republican slogans: 'Long live Agde, long live the Republic, and long live France!'
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Agde (20/10/2026)