The election for the presidency of the Bouches-du-Rhône LR federation has become a contentious battle. Ludovic Perney, a close associate of Renaud Muselier, was elected over Catherine Pila, a supporter of Martine Vassal, who alleges fraud.

Marie-Pierre Callet, a former LR member and vice-president of the departmental council, has joined the National Rally (RN), announced Franck Allisio, the RN's departmental leader in Bouches-du-Rhône.

Nicolas Isnard, the LR mayor of Salon-de-Provence, has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Aix-Marseille metropolis, following Martine Vassal's decision not to seek re-election.

Martine Vassal, the right and center candidate for Marseille's municipal elections, announced her decision to remain in the second round, confirming a four-way race in the Vieux-Port.

A Le Figaro analysis explores how the theme of immigration, despite not being a direct mayoral competence, is influencing the 2026 municipal election campaigns in France, particularly at the political extremes.

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended, for vandalizing Martine Vassal's office in Marseille and making death threats, after being identified by surveillance cameras.

The campaign office of Martine Vassal, a right and center candidate in Marseille, was vandalized overnight with graffiti including 'Sale facho' and 'à mort Vassal'. She plans to file a complaint, attributing the act to the 'ultragauche'.

Former candidate and ex-collaborator of Martine Vassal, Erwan Davoux, suspected of domestic violence against his wife, has been placed under reinforced judicial control for failing to comply with his previous conditions. He is prohibited from appearing at his home before his trial.

Nicolas Isnard, the LR mayor of Salon-de-Provence, has been officially elected as the president of the Marseille Métropole, a position left vacant by Martine Vassal.

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.

Martine Vassal, the right and center candidate for the Marseille municipal elections, expressed confidence in her victory during a political rally, despite recent polls and a turbulent campaign.

A campaign team member for Martine Vassal in Marseille, also a communication manager for Renaissance, has been taken into custody on suspicion of sexual assault during a recent event.

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.

Erwan Davoux, a former mayoral candidate in Marseille who previously accused Martine Vassal of public fund embezzlement, has been taken into police custody for questioning regarding alleged domestic violence.

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…

An unusually high number of 'supercentenarians' appearing on electoral lists in Marseille has raised concerns about potential voter fraud, prompting a legal challenge from RN candidate Franck Allisio and a request for clarification from Martine Vassal.

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.

Yaël Braun-Pivet criticized Martine Vassal's reference to the Pétainist slogan 'work, family, homeland' during a Marseille municipal debate, calling for political leaders to be reasonable.