After Forest Fire in Gironde, Arès Calls for Greater Say for Municipalities

Arès - 11 August 2026: Following the forest fire in Gironde, the mayor of Arès, Xavier Daney, has called for greater involvement of municipalities in state crisis management. France continues to administer the state in an overly centralized manner, Daney said. Together with his counterpart from Saumos, he is urging the government to listen more closely to local elected representatives when making decisions on protective measures, evacuations and the organization of assistance.Daney's argument is based on practical knowledge of the affected areas. Mayors and municipal administrations have information on transport ...