Events

Death of Jean-Paul Huchon, former Socialist Party president of Île-de-France region

Former Socialist Party president of the Île-de-France region Jean-Paul Huchon has died at the age of 80. He chaired the regional council from 1998 to 2015.

RN Senator Thierry d'Aigremont leaves the Paca regional council

Elected to the Senate in September, Thierry d'Aigremont has stepped down from his duties as a Paca regional councilor due to the ban on holding multiple mandates, while retaining his seat on the Carpentras municipal council.

Île-de-France: 360 commuter trains renovated, 3 billion euro contract for SNCF

The Île-de-France region has chosen SNCF to renovate mid-life the 360 Transilien trainsets, a 3 billion euro contract that must extend their lifespan by 20 to 40 years.

Tarn wants to relaunch its pig farming sector

The Tarn, which produces cereals and has renowned cured meat producers, lacks pig farms and is seeking to reduce its dependence on pigs imported from other regions.

Public works in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes warn of unprecedented crisis

The president of the regional public works federation Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which represents 1,630 companies, denounces a crisis of unprecedented scale in fifty years.

Sélestat: Gerris association celebrates 50th anniversary

The study group for the Ried-Illwald and Sélestat regions will celebrate its 50th anniversary on October 31 and November 1, an opportunity to look back on half a century of action to promote knowledge and protection of the local natural heritage.

Saint-Étienne: Regional Audit Office investigates Gaël Perdriau's microparty

The Regional Audit Office is looking into the microparty Manufacture des idées created by former mayor Gaël Perdriau, whose elected members' contributions would total 240,000 euros.

Nouméa: regional seminar against maritime drug trafficking on November 4 and 5

A regional seminar entitled "The Pacific united against maritime drug trafficking" is organized in Nouméa on November 4 and 5 to strengthen security cooperation among Pacific partners.

Pays des Paillons: measures after a report by the regional court of accounts

The community of communes of Pays des Paillons presented the measures taken in response to the recommendations of the regional court of accounts, particularly on waste and investments.

Business failures: new record with 72,000 proceedings in one year

The number of business failures has reached a new record with 72,000 proceedings in one year in mainland France. The situation varies by region and sector of activity.

Camargue: Floods ravage 30% of rice crops

In the middle of the harvest, the equivalent of more than two months of rain fell in a few hours on the rice paddies of Camargue. Producers estimate losses at 30%, and the Region and the Department have announced emergency funds.

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: twinning protocol signed with Wisconsin

On a trip to the United States, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional president Jérôme Durain signed a twinning protocol with the US state of Wisconsin, aiming to strengthen economic, scientific and educational ties.

Future regional express rail service around Rouen on track

The regional express rail service (SER) project around Rouen, presented as a "provincial RER", is moving forward with the launch of the future network.

Occitanie: Region launches 500,000-euro participatory budget for student life

The Occitanie Region is renewing its participatory budget dedicated to student life, endowed with 500,000 euros. Student associations will be able to submit projects.

Bouches-du-Rhône: shellfish gathering and on-foot fishing suspended at Anse de Carteau Sud

The prefecture of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region announces the temporary suspension, since October 23, 2026, of the gathering and marketing of non-burrowing bivalve shellfish in the 'Anse de Carteau Sud' area. Recreational on-foot fishing is also prohibited there, and shellfish gathered since October 20 are affected.

Prefecture Websites Unavailable or Under Maintenance

Since Wednesday 21 October, the websites of the Prefecture of Loire-Atlantique and the Pays de la Loire region are under preventive maintenance as part of cybersecurity measures. Services are redirecting to alternative consultation channels.