Jean-Christophe Lagarde

Jean-Christophe Lagarde is a French politician currently serving as the Mayor of Drancy, a position he returned to in 2026 after previously holding it from 2001 to 2017. A prominent centrist figure, he served as a member of the French National Assembly for Seine-Saint-Denis's 5th constituency from 2002 to 2022 and led the Union of Democrats and Independents (UDI) as president from 2014 to 2022. Throughout his career, Lagarde has been known for his pro-European stance and his involvement in various parliamentary committees, including those focused on legal and defense affairs. While he has faced legal challenges and controversies, he remains an influential figure in local politics, having successfully navigated multiple electoral cycles in his long-standing political base of Drancy.