Cristian Frăbălă, a Romanian settled in France since 1996, has been elected local councilor in Aulnay-sous-Bois

Cristian Frăbălă, originally from Satu Mare County, was elected local councilor in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France, in March 2026, on the lists of the 'Republicans' party. He came to France at the age of 13, and after a slight adaptation to French life, he decided to get involved in community life. He owns a network of 11 stores, 'Taste of Home', which offer Romanian products, and has organized charitable events.

Frăbălă emphasizes the appreciation of Romanians in the community, estimating that they represent between 6 and 8% of the city's population, being considered hardworking and integrated. As a local elected official, he addresses the issues of citizens and will organize a Romanian festival in the fall.