France says 2030 Winter Olympics safe despite political uncertainty
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September 15, 2026
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LYON, France (AFP)—France will honour its commitment to host the 2030 Winter Olympics regardless of the outcome of next year’s presidential election, Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said on Tuesday during an IOC visit to Lyon.
“When France commits to an international project such as hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games, France will deliver regardless of any political changeover,” Ferrari told reporters, adding that it would be difficult to reverse course.
Her comments came after environmental groups and left-wing politicians renewed calls to scrap the project, arguing it would have a damaging ecological impact.
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