""Public spaces should remain neutral, and it's for that that I made this decision," Mayor Steve Fortel stated, taking full responsibility for the removal of the rainbow flag and repainting the crosswalk white."
""It was a sign that Elne fought against all forms of discrimination, whether it was about sexual orientation, religion, philosophy," said former mayor Nicolas Garcia, denouncing the removal of Pride symbols."
""This clearly shows hostility towards the community at a moment when our rights are in danger everywhere," stated Alexandra Puig, co-president of LGBT +66, regarding the removal of LGBTQ+ symbols."
In France, two municipalities recently removed LGBTQ+ symbols, including rainbow flags and crosswalks. Mayor Steve Fortel of Elne justified the removal by stating that public spaces should remain neutral. The previous mayor criticized this decision as a regression against discrimination. Alexandra Puig from a local LGBTQ+ organization condemned the actions as hostile and anti-republican, emphasizing the importance of unity and inclusion. Similar actions occurred in Faches-Thumesnil, indicating a broader trend following recent municipal elections that shifted governance towards the far-right.
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