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During the greeting ceremony to the living forces of the department, the prefect of Tarn-et-Garonne Vincent Roberti expressed the determination and commitment of the state services to advance the projects that elected officials, the heads of company and associative fabric.
The action of the prefect Vincent Roberti in the service of Tarn-et-Garonne is recognized: new proof was given on Friday January 24, 2025 on the occasion of the ceremony of vows to personalities. The prefect's speech was praised by very long applause. Here is what to remember.
Security remains its priority
“Security is and will remain my priority,” says Vincent Roberti. It is satisfied with the results obtained:
- The offenses noted by the action of the services increased by almost 20 %, demonstrating engagement in the field to take charge of delinquency;
- The elucidation rate has increased by 4 points;
- The results of Tarn-et-Garonne are the best of Occitania for the distance from foreigners in an irregular situation.
Regarding road safety, “the results are less encouraging” recognizes the prefect. “And yet, the mobilization was total. We have strengthened the control actions, diversified our prevention actions”.
Support the development of territories
The prefect recalls that in 2024, more than 20 million euros in grants were granted to communities to support the investment. Vincent Roberti evokes of course “major structuring projects to prepare for the future, with the arrival of the LGV Bordeaux-Toulouse which will cross 29 municipalities in Tarn-et-Garonne on a 67 km linear and will allow Montauban to Paris in Paris 3 hours “with” the construction of the new TGV station, the base of a vast development operation where the State will build a new hospital “.
The prefect also wants to accelerate the development of renewable energies: “They currently produce 1,000 GWh and are mainly based on hydroelectricity and biomass (excluding production of the Golfech nuclear power plant). The objective is to multiply this production by three” .
-Vincent Roberti also praised the action of business leaders: “It is thanks to you that our department can pride itself on a dynamic entrepreneurial fabric. The Tarn-et-Garonne economy, despite the challenges to meet , shows signs of resilience and dynamics “. He notes that in 2024, the turnover of companies increased by 11 % while partial activity and layoffs decreased.
Support for agriculture
The prefect also addressed farmers. “I know your dissatisfaction with charges and standards, I know your difficulties. Your demonstrations have been numerous and almost permanent. Regularly, I had to recall the meaning of the action of the State, in particular the Controls in operation. Listening to you, and I will continue to be with future representatives of the profession, who will be elected in the coming days, “he said.
Social cohesion
Many of them responded to the prefect's invitation: Vincent Roberti stressed the essential role “actors from the associative world who work alongside us to support the social cohesion of this department, for the benefit of weakened people”. “Social cohesion is first of all knowledge of its history”. And the representative of the State to salute the associations of veterans “to enhance the citizen values and transmit memory” and the role of the military, “more than 4,500 in the department, which contribute to its identity and its dynamism “.
“A downright perfect year”
“In 2025, with all of my teams, we will continue to work again and again with you, at the service of this exciting territory that is Tarn-et-Garonne. 2025 is a year that looks full of hope And promises for the scientist that I am. , and the next one will not be before 2116. In other words, we will not be there to see it!
