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.
The National Rally (RN) and its allies secured victories in 16 localities during the second round of French municipal elections, marking a significant breakthrough for the party.
Jordan Bardella, president of France's far-right Rassemblement National, is reportedly shifting the party to a softer right to attract more voters, while Marine Le Pen warns against potential internal 'nasty surprises'. This indicates internal strategic tensions within the party.
Éric Zemmour, leader of Reconquête!, and Jordan Bardella, president of Rassemblement national, engaged in a public dispute over election strategy, with Bardella accusing Zemmour's candidate of dividing right-wing votes in Paris.
Le président du Rassemblement national, Jordan Bardella, a déclaré mardi sur TF1 qu'il voterait "à titre personnel" pour la candidate LR et Modem, Rachida Dati, s'il était électeur à Paris, au…
Marine Le Pen feiert das Ergebnis als „riesigen Sieg“. Immerhin liegt die rechte Partei Rassemblement National (RN) in 58 Kommunen vorne. In Paris führt der Sozialist Grégoire.
A new poll indicates that a majority of French citizens are more favorable to forming an anti-LFI (La France Insoumise) front than an anti-RN (Rassemblement National) barrier in upcoming municipal elections. The study also anticipates a rebound in participation, with local issues outweighing national ones.
Natacha Bouchart, the current mayor of Calais, is campaigning for a fourth term in the municipal elections, facing a challenge from the Rassemblement National.
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.
Results from French municipal elections show left-wing alliances with LFI facing setbacks in several cities like Toulouse, Strasbourg, and Clermont-Ferrand, while the RN candidate was defeated in Toulon and Édouard Philippe was re-elected in Le Havre.
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.
An analysis by Jean-Daniel Lévy of Harris Interactive suggests that the emergence of La France insoumise (LFI) is restructuring the right-wing electorate, leading traditional right-wing voters to increasingly view the Rassemblement National (RN) as an objective ally.
In Reims and Draguignan, the Rassemblement National (RN) has allied with dissident Les Républicains (LR) candidates against the incumbent mayors, potentially leading to a tight second round in Var.
A new study reveals that French employees who vote for the far-right Rassemblement National often feel isolated and distrustful of colleagues, suggesting that workplace frustration fuels their political choices.
The Rassemblement National (RN) is experiencing a significant disparity in its municipal election performance, showing strong momentum in Marseille where Franck Allisio could challenge the incumbent mayor, but failing to establish its candidate Thierry Mariani in Paris.
The Rassemblement National has presented 55 lists in Gironde for the upcoming municipal elections, a record number, hoping to significantly increase its municipal councilors.
France's National Rally party is implementing a strategy focused on localism and protectionism to progressively win over the traditionally right-leaning farmer electorate.
In the French municipal elections, the Socialists successfully held onto Paris and Marseille, with Emmanuel Grégoire elected as the new mayor of Paris, who stated the city would be the heart of resistance against the right-wing alliance. The Rassemblement National also made gains in several other cities.
The far-right Rassemblement National party, led by Marine Le Pen, is attempting to win Marseille in the second round of France's municipal elections. This outcome could have significant consequences for the city and potentially the country.
Marine Le Pen is campaigning in Pas-de-Calais to consolidate gains for the Rassemblement National (RN) ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, promoting her 'neither right, nor left' political stance.
A political analysis discusses the Rassemblement National's position within the French political landscape, asserting that it now operates within the 'republican arc' and does not reject democracy, unlike other far-right movements.
The first round of French municipal elections on March 15 saw significant gains for both far-right and left-wing parties, providing an early test for political machines ahead of next year’s presidential race. French papers are analyzing these results, which show a consolidation of the far-right's territorial presence, though the National Rally notably failed to gain ground in major cities outside the South.
While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control – Toulon and Nice.
Marseille, France's second-largest city, is experiencing a political duel between the left and the Rassemblement National in its municipal elections, reflecting the city's stark contrasts of cosmopolitanism, poverty, and drug violence.
Radical leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has polarized the public debate but still hopes to champion a front to block the far-right Rassemblement National in the 2027 presidential election.
Former French Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti commented on the lynching death of Quentin Deranque, criticizing both La France insoumise and Rassemblement national.
