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France picks mayors in test of political mood ahead of 2027 polls

Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections: while a majority of municipalities will know their mayor as early as Sunday, the outcome in major…

15 Mar, 07:57 — 15 Mar, 22:54
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le-mondeHigh53d ago

France picks mayors in test of political mood ahead of 2027 polls

Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections: while a majority of municipalities will know their mayor as early as Sunday, the outcome in major cities remains highly uncertain.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual52d ago

Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections

Polling booths have closed after the first round of France's municipal elections, considered a litmus test for the presidential elections next year. Provisional results showed the Socialist candidate was leading in Paris, while the far right looked strong in several southern cities, but pollsters said turnout was low.

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First report: de-volkskrant · 15 Mar, 04:00Full coverage: 6 · 1d 2hWindow: 1d 2h
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de-volkskrant15 Mar, 04:00First to report

Lokale verkiezingen zijn spannend in Parijs: krijgt de stad na 25 jaar een rechts bestuur?

4h later
le-monde15 Mar, 07:57

France picks mayors in test of political mood ahead of 2027 polls

index-hr15 Mar, 07:58

Francuzi danas izlaze na lokalne izbore

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rfi-english15 Mar, 22:54

Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections

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iefimerida16 Mar, 02:02

Γαλλία: Στον β' γύρο θα κριθεί η έκβαση των δημοτικών εκλογών στις μεγάλες πόλεις

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le-figaro16 Mar, 05:35Latest update

EN DIRECT : Résultats municipales 2026 : la candidate Reconquête ! Sarah Knafo finalement qualifiée au second tour à Paris

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