Natacha Bouchart

Natacha Bouchart is a French politician who has served as the Mayor of Calais since 2008. Born in Lens, she previously represented the Pas-de-Calais department in the French Senate from 2011 to 2016 and has held the position of Vice-President of the Hauts-de-France regional council since 2016. Formerly a member of The Republicans (LR), she has been a prominent figure in local governance, focusing on regional development and maritime policy. Bouchart is known for her vocal stance on migration issues concerning the port of Calais and has publicly supported Emmanuel Macron in recent presidential elections.