Question 7669 — State

Summary

Mr. José Beaurain alerts the Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion of anti-democratic practices taking place in the fifth constituency of Aisne, as well as possible risks of reprisals against mayors of several municipalities in the department. Indeed, at the initiative of seventeen municipalities in the fifth district of Aisne, a charter was signed by the mayors of the latter leading to a citizen consultation on Sunday April 2, 2023 regarding the installation of wind turbines in the southern Aisne region. This democratic consultation, garnering 43% participation among the voters of the seventeen municipalities in question, saw the “No” win by 87.62% by sovereign decision of the people. However, and despite this act of local democracy chosen by the mayors of these seventeen municipalities, the prefecture of Aisne opposes, through its prefect, the result of this ballot. From the day before the vote until its counting, pressure from the prefecture was exerted on certain mayors so that it would not take place. How can we conceive that at a time when many fellow citizens are moving away from the polls and where local elected officials are mistreated on a daily basis, that such democratic initiatives are hampered and prevented by the representation of the State in the territories? Politics cannot be done against the people but by them and for them. It is inconceivable, even dangerous, not to listen to the wishes of citizens regarding such important issues impacting them on a daily basis. The MP would like to recall that under article 2 of Decree No. 2022-832 of June 1, 2022 relating to the responsibilities of the Minister of Ecological Transition and Cohesion of the territories, that the minister “contributes to the development of public participation in projects and public decisions having an impact on the environment, to the improvement of the quality of life and to the development of education, training and information for citizens in environmental matters”. How does the minister intend to ensure the preservation of local democracy and the will of the populations regarding environmental issues? And how will he ensure that no reprisals, whatever their form, are taken against these courageous mayors who wanted to seek the opinion of their population? The MP would like to know the minister's response to these questions.

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