New Aquitaine is in turmoil after the announcement of the sudden death of Nicolas Florian, former mayor of Bordeaux and regional councilor, which occurred at the age of 55. This emblematic figure of local political life leaves behind a lasting imprint in the city of Bordeaux and within the region.
A man in the service of Bordeaux and his region
Nicolas Florian, a lawyer by training, marked the Bordeaux political scene by his flawless commitment. Close to Alain Juppé, he first worked as a first deputy before becoming mayor of Bordeaux in 2019, succeeding his mentor. Its mandate, although in short, was characterized by initiatives in favor of the modernization of the city, sustainable development and the improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants.
After the end of his mandate in 2020, Nicolas Florian continued his public commitment as a city councilor, metropolitan and regional. In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, he chaired the finance committee, where his pragmatism and his listening sense were unanimously welcomed.
The prefect of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Étienne Guyot, paid tribute to the former mayor by declaring: “I salute a man of conviction who played a decisive role in continuing the development and modernization of the city and its metropolis. My thoughts go to his wife, his son, and all those who knew him. »»
For his part, Christophe Béchu, mayor of Angers and secretary general of Horizons, expressed his emotion: “Many memories of Nicolas Florian come back to me, when we have just learned his disappearance. Nicolas Florian deeply loved Bordeaux. He knew how to put all his energy, his talent and his ideas at the service of the Bordeaux. They will miss them, as we will miss us too. »»
-A personality appreciated beyond political cleavages
Alain Rousset, president of the New Aquitaine Regional Council, also praised the memory of his colleague: “Nicolas Florian was a republican of dialogue, curious and warm. With him, we had differences but never an opposition in principle. I keep in mind his personality of experience and becoming. Today, the whole regional council is in mourning. »»
A huge void for Bordeaux and its inhabitants
Nicolas Florian was recognized for his human qualities and his deep attachment to Bordeaux. He has always been able to put himself at the service of Bordeaux with energy and dedication. His sudden disappearance leaves an immense void in the political sphere and with all those who had the honor of collaborating with him.
The details of Nicolas Florian’s funeral have not yet been communicated
