President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony in Nice on Tuesday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the July 14, 2026, terror attack [1].
The event serves as a national reminder of the resilience of the French people and a commitment to the families of those killed and injured during the tragedy.
The official commemoration began at 6 p.m. [4] at Place Masséna, where city authorities and national leaders gathered for a minute of silence. President Macron was joined by former presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy [1].
The 2016 attack involved a truck driven into crowds, resulting in 86 deaths [1]. The tragedy also left between more than 400 [2] and 458 people injured [3].
During the ceremony, Macron addressed the crowd and emphasized that the victims remain in the collective memory of the state. "None of us has forgotten, does not forget and will not forget," Macron said [3].
He noted that the government continues to honor the individual identities of those lost. "We have forgotten no name, no face, no story," Macron said [1].
The gathering in Nice coincided with France's national holiday, marking a decade since the violence disrupted the celebrations. The presence of three successive presidents underscored the long-term impact of the event on French security and social cohesion, a tragedy that reshaped how the nation protects public gatherings.
“"None of us has forgotten, does not forget and will not forget"”
The attendance of three consecutive French presidents highlights the enduring political and emotional weight of the Nice attack. By centering the 10-year anniversary on the victims' identities rather than just security metrics, the French state aims to maintain a narrative of national unity and vigilance against terrorism.
