Hauts-de-France

Hauts-de-France, a region in northern France, is currently newsworthy due to two distinct issues highlighted in recent articles. Firstly, the region is experiencing a notable increase in political influence from the Rassemblement National (RN), a far-right political party. Following recent municipal elections, the RN has significantly increased the number of mayoralties it holds, particularly in medium-sized towns in the north and southeast of France, including Hauts-de-France. This represents a substantial gain for the party and signals a growing local presence. Secondly, the region is affected by issues related to the insurance provider Just, which has been criticized by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) for failing to properly reimburse its policyholders. This affects current and past policyholders in the region and highlights regulatory concerns within the insurance sector.