Simon Babre
United KingdompoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Simon Babre is the newly appointed préfet of Var, France, who was thrust into the spotlight due to a tragic incident in Puget-sur-Argens involving a racially motivated shooting. Prior to his official start, he addressed the media regarding the implications of the crime and emphasized the importance of vigilance against racism and hate crimes. Babre has committed to continuing preventive measures and promoting the values of the Republic in his role as a government representative.
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Simon Babre, the prefect of Var, reported on the active fire situation in the region.
Incendies : la France sollicite l'aide de l'UE, état d'urgence en Espagne
Morocco· 2026-07-24
Simon Babre, the prefect of the Var department, allowed evacuated residents to return to assess the damage from the wildfire.
Thousands of tourists among those evacuated amid intense wildfire in France | WildfiresUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-23
Simon Babre, the local prefect, stated that the fire spread extremely quickly in the context of the heatwave and extreme drought.
Alertă meteo fără precedent în Europa: Temperaturi de 50 °C estimate pentru prima dată în istorie
Romania· 2026-07-21
Simon Babre is the prefect of the region who reported on the destruction caused by the fire.
France : plusieurs communes évacuées après un important incendie sur la côte méditerranéenne
Tunisia· 2026-07-20Simon Babre is the prefect of Var who expressed hope regarding the teacher's surgery.
Sanary-sur-Mer : une professeure de collège poignardée par un élève de 3ᵉ ; « pas de connotation religieuse ou politique », selon le parquet
France· 2026-02-03
Simon Babre, the prefect of Var, was involved in the decision-making process regarding the match postponement.
"Comment ont-ils pu laisser les gens se déplacer?": pourquoi le match RCT-La Rochelle a été reporté au dernier moment en pleine vigilance orange
Monaco· 2025-09-22
Simon Babre, the prefect of Var, explained the decision to postpone the match due to unexpected weather conditions.
"Un phénomène d'une intensité inattendue": le préfet du Var s'explique après le report tardif du match RCT-La Rochelle en pleine vigilance orangeMonaco· 2025-09-22Simon Babre, the prefect of Var, met with the farmers to discuss the wolf attacks.
"Le loup repart avec des agneaux pour s’alimenter, pas juste pour tuer. Ici ce n’est pas le cas": le débat relancé après des attaques sur des brebis et des agneaux dans un village du VarMonaco· 2025-08-23
Simon Babre, the new prefect of Var, addressed the tragic incident in Puget-sur-Argens.
Un mort et un blessé à Puget-sur-Argens: "Si ce qu’on entend est confirmé, c’est un acte absolument abject", assure le nouveau préfet du VarMonaco· 2025-06-02