As France approaches the 2026 municipal elections, municipal power contends with financial pressures and democratic challenges while parties prepare for pivotal local and national contests.
The Seine-et-Marne prefecture has denied the resignation of Chessy’s mayor and deputies, who refused to officiate a marriage involving a foreign national under an OQTF, aiming to preserve municipal operations ahead of 2026 elections.
Nancy's 2026 municipal elections highlight party tensions and voter concerns over security, health, and taxes as local candidates position themselves.
Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, local government leaders emphasize the importance of clear, transparent working relationships between elected officials and administrative leaders amid governance challenges.
France prepares for its 2026 municipal elections in March with new voting reforms and notable candidate realignments in Marseille amid controversy over far-right alliances.
Lyon's 2026 municipal elections see left-wing parties strategizing cautiously while youth show rising political engagement and growing right-wing tendencies.
Jean-Pierre Berger was elected mayor of Saint-Étienne following the imprisonment of former mayor Gaël Perdriau for blackmail involving an intimate video.
Michel Cegielski officially launched his 2026 municipal election campaign in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, prioritizing community unity and key local issues beyond political labels.
2026 municipal elections in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille feature new voting rules and strategic alliances as parties prepare for local and national challenges.
French municipal leaders reveal the complex challenges and political courage required to address housing issues amid upcoming elections.
The French government released a comprehensive guide for local officials on child-friendly policies, while Agen's leftist municipal program outlines concrete measures to improve children's welfare ahead of the 2026 elections.
Nancy's municipal elections approach amid LR disputes, key resignations, and strategic alliances among local parties.
LFI plans to contest over 500 municipalities in 2026 with a direct approach against leftist incumbents, while pushing social reform through VAT elimination on essentials amid parliamentary debate.
Political leaders increasingly rely on polls to shape 2026 French municipal elections amid youth feeling sidelined and critical of politicians.
Amid distrust in national leadership, France is focusing on local governance, with mayors trusted by citizens and Minister Michel Fournier championing rural issues, supported by guides to enhance local public service management.
As France prepares for its 2026 municipal elections, campaign strategies are enhanced by expert analysis, while politically charged activist messaging emerges during public events like Montpellier's "Cœur de Ville en Lumières."
Deputy Sébastien Delogu is La France insoumise's official candidate for Marseille's 2026 mayoral election, focusing on people’s empowerment and combating clientelism amid a crowded political field.
French municipalities face political tensions over project uncertainties and controversial political events in November 2025.
Narcotrafficking's growing influence threatens to corrupt France's municipal elections, with rising violence and social unrest complicating local politics, particularly in Lyon's suburbs.
Sophia Chikirou has officially announced her candidacy for Paris mayor in 2026 as the La France Insoumise representative, challenging the Socialist incumbent and focusing on social and housing issues.
France unveils a fully digital proxy voting system for the 2026 municipal elections, simplifying absentee voting through France Identité and Maprocuration.
The mounting national political instability in France, including the fall of the Lecornu government and divisions within Les Républicains, is affecting the dynamics and campaigns of the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, potentially favoring incumbents amid voter uncertainty.
Matthieu Valet will lead the Rassemblement national in Lille's 2026 municipal election amid a fragmented left and post-Martine Aubry era.
Gironde's municipalities face financial deficits, political party struggles, and urban planning controversies ahead of crucial local elections in 2025.
Catherine Trautmann, former Strasbourg mayor, has announced her candidacy for the 2025 municipal elections, focusing on city repair and rejecting party alliances.
Jean-Michel Aulas officially announces his candidacy for Lyon's mayoral election in 2026, emphasizing public engagement and community representation.
Sophia Chikirou to head LFI's campaign in Paris elections, facing strong left-wing competition.
Sébastien Lecornu strengthens his political influence in Meuse ahead of upcoming elections.