Mobilized by the crisis hitting Mayotte, Antoine Armand, resigning Minister of the Economy, will not travel to Haute-Savoie this weekend.
“Rather than shy away, let’s help them”
The Annecian was initially supposed to go to the Biathlon World Cup in Grand-Bornand. However, he did not fail to make known his support for the event, while François Astorg, mayor of Annecy, announced on December 7 that the City would withdraw from the partnership established with the Aravis resort after 2025. In a long Facebook post, he urges: “I know that this competition raises questions and sometimes even controversies. Let us guard against radical and unilateral positions as well as stigmatization. These events bring our mountains to life. They must evolve, they will evolve: rather than shying away, let's help them. »
By ending its partnership with Le Grand-Bornand for the organization of the World Cup after 2025, the city of Annecy is also withdrawing its associated subsidy of 100,000 euros. The minister also wanted to have “a word for the organizers and for all the volunteers”, also welcoming the victory of Justine Braisaz-Bouchet. “A unique moment, followed by ever more spectators, a moment of sport and sharing. This public precisely, which carried Justine Braisaz-Bouchet to the end of her race.”
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Finally, justifying his absence, he added: “Every day in Bercy there is an economic crisis unit, bringing together local and national actors, which I chair. »
