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Sophie Chauveau named sub-prefect of Pontivy
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sophie Chauveau as sub-prefect of Pontivy, a local state post that acts as the government's representative in that part of Brittany. Her appointment, made by decree on 30 October 2026, is for an initial three years and places the post in classification group IV. The decree was published in the Journal officiel on 31 October 2026.
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What does it mean?
A sub-prefect is a senior civil servant who represents the national government in a local area. Sophie Chauveau now holds this job in Pontivy, and the appointment is set for three years to begin with.
Who is affected?
Residents of the Pontivy area and local officials who work with the state's local representative.