Senator Renaud Muselier, elected on Sunday, September 27, has resigned as president of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, as previously announced. Christian Estrosi will act as interim president until the new executive is elected on October 12. François de Canson, the candidate Muselier has publicly supported, is expected to take over the role. Muselier had stated he would resign from the regional presidency if elected to the Senate, which he achieved on Sunday. He submitted his resignation shortly after securing his election. According to institutional rules, Christian Estrosi, the first vice-president, will serve as interim until the plenary session on October 12. Muselier has said François de Canson is the person he believes should succeed him, believing he is capable of managing the regional authority and maintaining the current political majority. Muselier emphasized he will not be a "hidden president" and will retain his position as a regional councilor. He will also become a special advisor on several key issues, including European funds, the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2030, and the Bouches-du-Rhône region. He stated he will assist his successor but will not make decisions for them. Muselier expressed disappointment with the outcome of the senatorial campaign, describing it as "extremely violent." He mentioned facing attacks, denunciations, and articles from the police and press. He believes divisions within the right and center contributed to the result, as the Devésa-Muselier list obtained two seats, the list of Valérie Boyer a third, and the RN obtained two seats. He claims that if the right and the center had been united, they would have obtained four seats instead of three. Muselier accused Bruno Retailleau, president of the Republicans and a declared candidate for the presidential election, of supporting Valérie Boyer despite the national investment commission of LR having granted its support to the Devésa-Muselier list. He criticized Retailleau for going "against his party, against the National Commission, against his given word." Muselier also expressed concern about the risk of seeing the same divisions reproduced during the presidential election. He emphasized the importance of unity, a strong candidate, a clear program, and being "disruptive" without breaking the existing structure. He criticized Retailleau for not adhering to his commitments and expressed concern about the implications for the party. Muselier also commented on the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2030, which he had largely promoted during the candidacy of the French Alps. He expressed concern over the withdrawal of Nice from certain projects, noting that the South Region was initially supposed to host about half of the Games but would now retain only "a quarter." He criticized Éric Ciotti, mayor of Nice, for the situation, stating it is "very damaging" for the Region and expressing a desire to try to save what can be saved. Muselier will remain involved in the region through his role as a special advisor on several strategic files. He will have to balance the experience he offers with the autonomy needed for his successor. François de Canson, if elected on October 12, will inherit a politically stable Region but in a unique situation, succeeding a president who is leaving without truly leaving. Muselier assured that he will not be a "hidden president," a statement that may mark the beginning of François de Canson's presidency.