Press Release – 02/10/25
At the initiative of Charles-Éric Hoffmann, owner of the Pavillon Henri IV, an iconic venue where King Louis XIV was born, Christiane Collin-Pacanowski organized a dinner to present the book by Yvelines Deputy Karl OLIVE, titled On n’est pas K.O..
The K.O. method is based on a unique approach combining ragmatism and humanity. Saying things as they are, making them known, and
aking action: these are the keys to effective and humane governance. For Karl Olive, public action must place humans at the heart of decisions, demonstrating that resilience and collaboration can transform our society, even in times of adversity.
Faced with major challenges affecting all citizens—housing, insecurity, bureaucratic complexity—this book outlines a clear and pragmatic
oadmap to reconnect France with its people. Each idea has been tested in the field, proving that it is possible to act immediately to restore confidence and hope. On n’est pas K.O. is thus an invitation to rise again and move forward together towards a stronger and more united France.
A sportsman, man of action, and deeply rooted in Yvelines, Karl Olive was the Mayor of Poissy from 2014 to 2022, where he still resides. A Deputy of Yvelines since 2022, he is committed to a more coherent, peaceful, secure, and ambitious France. He is also the president of Génération Terrain, an association bringing together 200 modern, pragmatic, and humanist mayors.
The Union Nations Federation (UNF) is pleased to have participated in this constructive exchange on the different visions of a society undergoing transformation, facing significant national and nternational challenges. Carole Berté, Secretary-General of the UNF, particularly highlighted the essential and humanist role of mayors, these local elected officials who, in every democracy, are the primary interlocutors of citizens and their concerns.
Press Contact:
Christophe Giovannetti
President of the UNF
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H.E Dritan Tola, Ambassador of Albania in France, Atika Zerhouni, Charles-Éric Hoffmann (owner of the Pavillon Henri IV and member of the UNF board), Christophe Giovannetti (President of the UNF).
