Eskilstuna anker tillatelse for farlig kjemikalie

3. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

Eskilstuna kommune har anket en tillatelse som gir et lokalt selskap lov til å bruke det farlige kjemikaliet metylenklorid, til tross for et EU-forbud. Stoffet er knyttet til alvorlige helserisikoer, inkludert kreft. Kommunen holdt en pressekonferanse for å diskutere saken og sine innvendinger.

French right targets Châtillon for 2026 municipal elections

2. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

In the Hauts-de-Seine region, the town of Châtillon is drawing attention from France's right-wing parties ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Conservative groups see a chance to gain ground following strong performances in recent legislative votes. The incumbent left-leaning mayor is confronting increased mobilization from the opposition.

It is urgent to give mayors the means to act against territorial devitalization

1. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

In an op-ed published by Le Monde, an author warns about the growing devitalization of French territories and advocates for strengthening mayors' powers. This devitalization threatens rural and peri-urban areas through population loss and economic decline. The call emphasizes the urgency of concrete measures to revitalize these spaces.

Attack on Herdecke's mayor Iris Stalzer

Herdecke's newly elected mayor, Iris Stalzer, was severely stabbed in her home and is fighting for her life. Police do not suspect a political motive but are investigating possible family-related background. A murder commission has taken over the investigation.