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Thionville. Housing, transport: the municipal election campaign is launched

Thionville. Housing, transport: the municipal election campaign is launched

The next elections are less than a year away. But the Thionville municipal council, which met Monday evening at the Belfry, already had the feel of a campaign. The majority is defending its accounts, while the opposition is advancing the main points of its platform. There's nothing like talking about the "transport network" to stimulate discussion.
"Let's support the construction of bridges. We're not going to cross the Moselle by helicopter or cable car!" the mayor complained about the future bus network, which once again dominated the debate. Photo: Ryan Horvath

On Monday evening, Thionville's deputy finance minister began by calmly unrolling the administrative accounts, which summarize the city's political and financial management over the past year. Certainly, capital expenditures jumped in 2024 compared to 2023 (+17%). "But we had a very high construction plan. The Spot alone represents €5.6 million," recalls Jean-Charles Louis. Self-financing capacity remains good. The deputy minister emphasizes one point: debt capacity has fallen by half compared to 2015, since the majority took office.

The opposition takes the microphone. "Right now, I'm meeting a lot of Thionville residents because I'm thinking about a project," Philippe Noller explains. The Communist representative reiterates three priority issues: health, "even though I know the Agglomeration is competent on the subject," participatory democracy, and housing. "However, spending...

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