French far right makes first-round gains in municipal elections

Local votes are crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest ...

Major cities see close first round results in French local elections

In major cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon, candidates are set to begin negotiations ahead of a run-off vote following a ...

French local elections: Macron's camp heads for another defeat

NEWS ANALYSIS. While the president's Renaissance party struggled due to a lack of local ties, political figures who established themselves before joining Emmanuel Macron's ranks managed to avoid this ...