François Bernardini

François Bernardini is a French politician who served as the Mayor of Istres for multiple terms, most recently from 2008 until March 2026. Throughout his long career, he held various positions including member of the National Assembly, member of the European Parliament, and regional councillor. His tenure was marked by significant political longevity alongside numerous legal challenges and convictions related to public fund management and administrative irregularities. He has been a supporter of Emmanuel Macron in recent presidential elections.