Mayor claims personal attacks have crossed a line

The mayor of Besançon, Ludovic Fagaut, has said that recent actions against him have crossed a boundary, both personally and politically. He claims that over the past weeks, he has been subjected to online comparisons with dictators, caricatures implying personal relationships he denies, and offensive stickers placed in public spaces.

Mayor distinguishes between criticism and insult

Fagaut emphasizes that while he accepts political debate as legitimate and necessary, he finds the current attacks to be beyond the scope of democratic discourse. He argues that equating him with Nazism is not a political discussion but a personal insult, and that his family, who he says have no role in political conflicts, have also been targeted.

Mayor files a complaint against attackers

In response to the alleged attacks, Fagaut has decided to file a formal complaint. He shared a photo of the entrance to the police station in Besançon to signal his intent, stating that he does not act out of revenge but to ensure such behavior does not go unanswered.

Mayor reaffirms commitment to public service

Fagaut has stated that he intends to continue his work as mayor "in service of all the Besanconians." He assures the public that he will carry out his duties with "calm, determination, conviction, and a sense of measure" and calls for more serenity and less hostility in local public life.