
French Municipal Elections: Socialists Retain Major Cities Amid Left Infighting, Far-Right Gains in Mid-Sized Towns
The French Municipal Elections saw Socialists secure key victories, retaining Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, despite left-wing infighting. The far-right Rassemblement National experienced defeats in major cities but confirmed momentum and made gains in mid-sized towns like Nice, with high abstention rates noted across the country.

