Franco-German fortnight in Occitanie: the 6th edition ends in style in Sommières
Family photo around Marie-France Marchand-Baylet, president of the Groupe Dépêche Foundation (center). pca
Launched with fanfare on March 21 in Millau, it was with music that the 6th Franco-German Fortnight ended this Thursday, April 4, at the Lawrence-Durell space, at the end of 150 events organized throughout the region.
Launched with fanfare on March 21 in Millau, the 6th Franco-German Quinzaine d’Occitanie ended with music, this Thursday, April 4, at the rsquo;Lawrence-Durell space in Sommières.
But why here ? A way of greeting "the work of the Franco-German Association of the Pays de Sommières and its president Evelyne Brandts", was initially Pierre Martinez, mayor of the Gard city. The councilor had previously highlighted "the initiative of Marie-France Marchand-Baylet, president of the Groupe Dépêche Foundation, at the origin of the Quinzaine" ;.
"Our two countries need a strong Europe to be strong"
"A few months before the European elections, continued Marie-France Marchand-Baylet< /strong>, here, on the Roman roads of these very long-standing Europeans, I believe in the future of the Franco-German tandem. Our two countries need a strong Europe to be strong. Faced with populist parties such as the RN in France or the AFD in Germany, our friendship is essential to preserve peace. And the Quinzaine d’Occitanie is a unique example in Europe."
Richard Jarry, president of the Germany-Occitanie Association Europe at the heart, was delighted with the "150 events organized during this 6th edition, or more than a thousand over the six Fortnights !"
Sébastien Denaja's grandfather's trench notebook
The regional advisor Sébastien Denajabrandished a yellowed notebook, that of his grandfather recounting his night of December 24, 1944 in the trenches, near Basel. "I have the impression this evening, on the banks of the Vidourle, of hoisting a Christmas tree into the sky!"
Finally, Martin Schäfer, charge d’affaires of the German embassy in France, insisted on "the differences… who make our friendship! Like an old couple, who are sure of the path traveled and who know the path still to travel."
The duo of jazz saxophonists Saxicola Rubi would cover some captivating melodies, as at the opening of the evening. A Franco-German duo, of course, that the public will be able to find this summer during the "Jazz à Junas" festival, a few cables away, also placed this year under the sign of friendship Franco-German.
Marie-France Marchand-Baylet: “A few months before the European elections, facing populist parties, our friendship is essential to preserve peace.”
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