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The Department reaffirms its support for the municipality
Jean-Louis Masson met Christian Simon in La Crau on September 15. The Department reaffirmed its financial support for local projects.
Jean-Louis Masson met with the Mayor of La Crau, Christian Simon, to finalize the Department's financial partnership.

François de Canson succeeds Renaud Muselier
François de Canson was elected President of the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on October 12. He succeeds Renaud Muselier with 83 votes out of 122.
Elected president of Région Sud, François de Canson puts economic sovereignty at the heart of his mandate.

Var elected officials gathered to take action
The 9th Salon des communes du Var took place in Draguignan on October 9. Local officials gathered to discuss key territorial challenges.
The 9th Var Mayors' Trade Fair brought together local elected officials to discuss solutions to today's challenges.

The Département details its support to the municipality
On September 8, Jean-Louis Masson met with Mayor François de Canson. The visit focused on supporting investment projects in La Londe-les-Maures.
On September 8, the president of the Département met with Mayor François de Canson to discuss local investments.

Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy elected
On September 27, four senators were elected in Var with a 98.6% turnout. Two lists shared all available seats.
On September 27, Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy were elected senators of Var.

How to track state subsidies in Var?
The Var prefecture launched the "Suivi-Subventions" website. It allows citizens to view public state aid to local authorities.
The Var prefecture has launched a website to view public aid paid to local authorities and increase transparency.

Guillaume Afonso, a strategic role at the heart of the State
Guillaume Afonso became the chief of staff for the prefect of Var on August 1. He met with the local press on August 4.
Guillaume Afonso took office as chief of staff to the Var prefect on August 1, in a particularly busy summer context.

Municipal speed-dating to bring elected officials and staff closer
The municipality organized a speed-dating event between newly elected officials and city staff. It aimed to foster collaboration and help both sides understand each other's roles.
The municipality organized a speed-dating event to initiate working relations between the new team of elected officials and municipal staff.

Social housing: Josée Massi calls for consultation
Tensions arose over social housing in Carqueiranne. Josée Massi calls for dialogue between the State and local mayors.
Faced with social housing tensions, Métropole president Josée Massi calls for consultation between the State and municipalities.

4.2 million euros for the Université de Toulon and its 2026-2030 plan
The Université de Toulon has signed its 2026-2030 strategic agreement with the State. Funding of 4.2 million euros has been secured.
The Université de Toulon signed a contract with the State, validating its strategy and securing €4.2M in funding for 2026-2030.

Guillaume Decard: "Let's end the cycle of emotion–report–oblivion"!
The mayor of Puget-sur-Argens is calling on the state regarding the Falco report on civil protection. Submitted in 2023, it contains 116 recommendations.
The mayor of Puget-sur-Argens, Guillaume Decard, challenges the State on the follow-up to the Falco report on civil security, one year after its submission.

Hyères: The City celebrates the values of the Republic
The city of Hyères celebrated July 14th with a solemn military ceremony. Wreaths were also laid at monuments in Giens and Salins.
The traditional July 14 military ceremony paid tribute to the founding values of the Republic, in the presence of elected officials and the armed forces.

A practical learning of democracy
The Youth City Council of La Garde held its plenary session on July 1st. Young elected members presented the final assessment of their local projects.
The Conseil de Ville des Jeunes of La Garde presented the results of its mandate during a solemn plenary session.

Hyères: A Modernisation Programme for Infrastructure and Services
The city of Hyères is modernizing its infrastructure with Department support. Projects cover schools, culture, sports, and roads.
The town benefits from Department support to renovate its roads, schools, and cultural and sports facilities.

The Republic, a Constant Struggle
On July 14, officials in Var celebrated National Day alongside civil and military authorities. They paid tribute to veterans and modern security forces.
On July 14, elected officials of Var, alongside civil and military authorities, celebrated the French National Day.

Thierry Maréchal: “A quarter of a century of commitment and memories”
Thierry Maréchal leaves Le Lavandou municipality after 25 years. He takes on the role of DGS in Hyères.
After 25 years in Le Lavandou, the DGS Thierry Maréchal joins the town hall of Hyères, marking the end of an era for the local authority.

A support program for families
The City is launching an annual parenting support program. It was presented on May 29 at the Médiathèque Eurêka.
The Ville has launched an annual parenting support program to assist families in facing current educational and societal challenges.

Stéphane Rambaud salues the creation of the association "Les Amis de Dorian"
MP Stéphane Rambaud attended the launch of « Les Amis de Dorian » on June 20. This new group aims to boost civic engagement in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
On June 20, MP Stéphane Rambaud participated in the inauguration of the association "Les Amis de Dorian" in La Seyne-sur-Mer.