France's Rassemblement National (RN) has filed an appeal with the administrative court to contest the victory of Benoît Payan in the Marseille municipal elections, citing alleged 'irregular practices'.

Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan states that the left needs to rebuild a top-level political force, following his victory without the support of the radical left La France Insoumise party.

The mayoral race in Marseille has narrowed to three candidates—incumbent Benoît Payan, far-right Franck Allisio, and conservative Martine Vassal—following the withdrawal of a hard-left candidate.

The radical left candidate in Marseille has withdrawn from the municipal election runoff to prevent a victory by the far-right, a decision that benefits the incumbent mayor, Benoît Payan, who is in a tight race with the far-right candidate.

One week before the first round of municipal elections, incumbent Marseille mayor Benoît Payan announced plans to create a park around the iconic Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.

The American rapper, who has made numerous antisemitic and racist remarks in recent years, announced he would perform on June 11 at the Phocaean stadium. A campaign against his visit has been launched.

Following the submission of lists by Marseille's outgoing mayor Benoît Payan, severe tensions have emerged within the outgoing left-wing majority, with several excluded deputies denouncing brutal decisions.

The Parti radical de gauche (PRG) has announced its withdrawal from the 'Printemps marseillais' coalition, citing Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan's rapprochement with La France Insoumise (LFI) as the reason.

This article details the behind-the-scenes political maneuvering and deals that led to the election for the presidency of the Aix-Marseille metropolis, following Martine Vassal's defeat in the Marseille mayoral race.

Entouré notamment d’anciens LR qui l’ont rallié pendant la campagne, le candidat RN a adressé un message clair aux électeurs de Martine Vassal en se posant comme l’unique rempart à Benoît Payan et à…

In Marseille, Mayor Benoît Payan has chosen to challenge the RN's Franck Allisio alone in the 2026 municipal elections, rejecting an alliance with LFI. Meanwhile, in Paris, the vote by arrondissement reveals dynamics like LFI's strength and the division of the map between Grégoire and Dati, who previously announced an alliance for 'alternance'.

"I will not allow Marseille to become a platform for those who promote hatred and shameless Nazism," wrote Mayor Benoît Payan on the X network.

Sébastien Jibrayel, a former Socialist deputy mayor in Marseille, who was previously convicted of group violence, is running for mayor in the 15th and 16th arrondissements.

Christine Juste, Deputy Mayor for cleanliness and environment in Marseille, has announced her candidacy for mayor on a dissident list after being excluded from the incumbent mayor's list.

Benoît Payan has been officially re-installed as the mayor of Marseille, and anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci has been appointed as his 4th deputy.

According to initial estimations, incumbent mayor Benoît Payan (DVG) has been re-elected as the mayor of Marseille in the 2026 municipal elections, securing his seat in a three-way contest.

RÉCIT - La décision du candidat LFI de se retirer a rebattu les cartes de l’élection, avec une triangulaire sur le papier beaucoup plus favorable au maire sortant Benoît Payan, jusqu’ici menacé par…

In the Lille municipal elections, incumbent Socialist Party mayor Arnaud Deslandes and the La France Insoumise candidate are in a close race, with other candidates trailing.

Primarul orașului francez Marsilia, Benoît Payan, se opune concertului pe care Kanye West ar urma să îl susțină pe 11 iunie pe stadionul Vélodrome și spune că artistul „nu este binevenit” în oraș.

A recent Ifop poll, two weeks before the Marseille municipal elections, indicates a close contest between incumbent DVG mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio, with right-wing candidate Martine Vassal trailing.

A new poll for the Marseille municipal elections shows incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio tied at 34% of the votes, with the right-wing candidate Martine Vassal significantly behind.