The anger of farmers, the appointment of a deputy from Eure-et-Loir in two successive governments, exceptional floods after the passage of the Kirk depression, a shower of medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, etc. The year 2024 was full of news in the department of Eure-et-Loir. Return, following chronological order, to the highlights of the last twelve months.
An unprecedented slingshot movement in the countryside
Administrative burdens, inflation, Mercosur… Agricultural anger rumbled in 2024. From January, farmers in Eure-et-Loir participated in the unprecedented revolt movement in the countryside, which led to road blockades. Agricultural unions again called on their troops to demonstrate in November and December.
Guillaume Kasbarian appointed minister twice
The deputy (Renaissance) for the 1st constituency of Eure-et-Loir, Guillaume Kasbarian, was appointed minister twice in 2024. After his stint in Housing, in the Attal government, from February to September, he was called by Michel Barnier (LR), in the Civil Service this time, where he served until December 23.
François Hollande immersed in Châteaudun
He was the third President of the Republic to come to Châteaudun since 1965 and the second in less than four months, after Nicolas Sarkozy. François Hollande came to see, on March 26, “what excellence a medium-sized city can have” and spent eight hours “learning and transmitting”.
The former head of state notably interacted with high school students from Émile-Zola… and took many selfies with the students.
