Robert Ménard
France
Socialist
Mayor of Béziers
government
Robert Ménard is a French journalist and politician, co-founder of Reporters Without Borders, who has served as mayor of Béziers since 2014.
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Oct 1, 2026
Far Right
The mayor of Béziers goes on trial in Montpellier for refusing in 2023 to marry a French citizen and an Algerian under OQTF, calling the situation 'ubuesque'.
RN views Ménard as a local elected official penalized for opposing a marriage it considers a sham and a symbol of unchecked immigration, and his trial energizes the party's base around state authority.
Oct 1, 2026
Far Left
The far-right mayor of Béziers faces trial on September 30 for refusing to marry a French-Algerian couple in 2023.
LFI views him as a symbol of the far-right's xenophobic abuse of power, and the trial is a chance to hold him accountable for discriminating against a binational couple.
Aug 31, 2026
Far Right
Maire de Béziers, il a évoqué la désobéissance civile face aux règles nationales, lors d'un échange sur BFMTV.
Il est un allié de fait du RN sur la fermeté locale, incarnant la résistance des élus face à l'État qui impose des normes contraires aux intérêts des Français.
Jul 4, 2026
Far Right
Robert Ménard, mayor of Béziers, was interviewed from Ukraine and reported on the capability of Ukrainian forces to strike Russian positions.
Ménard's firsthand account from Ukraine lends credibility to RN's cautious stance on the war, emphasizing the risks of French overcommitment to the conflict.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Right
Interviewed from Ukraine, reporting on Ukrainian forces' ability to strike Russian troops.
Though a conservative mayor, his presence in Ukraine offers ground truth that counters mainstream media spin; RN respects his independent stance.