During the general assembly of Intercommunalités de France, held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Dunkerque, the board of directors and the new executive team were renewed. Loïc Linares, head of Sète Agglopôle Méditerranée, was appointed vice-president responsible for Sport and a member of the National Bureau for the 2026-2029 term.
Expressing his gratitude for the trust placed in him, Mr. Linares congratulated the members of the new executive. He stated his intention to champion the role of territories and promote decentralization based on trust, responsibility, and the operational capacity of local authorities.
In a context of significant financial constraints for local authorities, Loïc Linares highlighted the essential role of intercommunal bodies. He emphasized their function in municipal cooperation, territorial solidarity, and the maintenance of quality local public services.
“"Intercommunality is not an additional administrative layer. It is a tool for cooperation and solidarity, essential for meeting the daily needs of residents. The effort to restore public accounts must be fair and consider territorial realities. Weakening intercommunalities also means weakening municipalities, reducing their investment capacity, and risking increased distrust towards institutions."
