Vieux-Thann, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, eastern France, recently concluded a budget review outlining its financial standing for 2025 and projections for 2026. The municipal council, presided over by Mayor Daniel Neff, convened on March 4th to scrutinize the town’s finances, revealing a surplus in operational funds alongside deficits in investment … Read more
Allan Prepares for Novel Leadership as Long-Serving Mayor Steps Down The small French commune of Allan, located in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is preparing for a change in leadership. Yves Courbis, who has served as mayor since 2008, presided over his final municipal council meeting on March 10th, marking the end of … Read more
As French municipalities prepare for the 2026 elections, local finances are taking center stage. A key element of these discussions revolves around the *taxe foncière*, or property tax, a crucial revenue source for towns and cities across the country. While the national government sets the framework for calculating this tax, mayors and their councils retain … Read more
Wissembourg’s Municipal Debt Reduction Efforts in 2026 Wissembourg, a historic town in the Alsace Verte region of France, is currently focused on reducing its municipal debt as of January 2026. This initiative follows commitments made during the current management’s first term, signaling a proactive approach to fiscal responsibility. While specific details of the debt reduction … Read more