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The mayor of Cannes and French far-right officials have sided with Canal+ against film industry figures protesting Vincent Bolloré, after artists were threatened with blacklisting by the media group's head.
The French far-right National Rally's performance in recent municipal elections did not fully confirm its national momentum at the local level, despite doubling its vote count in some medium-sized towns.
Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party did not confirm significant local gains in mid-sized French cities, with most of their advances since 2014 concentrated in the north and along the Mediterranean coast.
The National Rally is seeking to show that far-right appeal is growing in big cities such as Marseille, Nice and Toulon, as well as more rural areas.
The violent killing of an ultra-conservative activist, Quentin Deranque, has sparked reactions that highlight the culture wars in France ahead of next year’s elections.
French far-right leaders, including Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, are actively engaging with the business community in an effort to gain support ahead of upcoming elections. They are presenting their economic vision and addressing concerns of business leaders.
France's far-right National Rally experienced a setback in Sunday's nationwide municipal elections, failing to gain control of any major cities and providing a boost to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election.
President Trump is forcing a Senate showdown over voter ID legislation ahead of the midterm elections, amidst broader scrutiny over his comments on the Iran war, fundraising, and State of the Union conduct.
France is holding municipal elections on March 15 and 22, with over 48 million voters electing municipal councils and mayors. These polls are widely viewed as a crucial barometer for the upcoming 2027 presidential race, with live coverage of results now available.
Political analysis suggests that the far-right movement in France has once again reached a limit in its electoral performance and influence.
The French far right experienced mixed results in recent local elections, providing a glimmer of hope for their mainstream political rivals.
The French far right is claiming momentum in a closely contested battle for town-hall votes.
Rassemblement National mayor Louis Aliot is seeking re-election in Perpignan, as the French far right aims to solidify its political influence in the southwestern city.