France's far-right Rassemblement National fields a record number of municipal election lists while facing legal challenges affecting key members like Senator Stéphane Ravier.
Amid 2026 municipal elections, French mayors face electoral tactics by the RN and escalating social pressures including hostility and funding cuts.
Bruno Retailleau enters the 2027 presidential race seeking to solidify leadership in a crowded right-wing contest while emphasizing immigration reform.
Marine Le Pen's legal battles are reshaping the 2027 presidential race, with her opponents and the RN preparing for a leadership transition to Jordan Bardella.
Jordan Bardella is open to forming electoral alliances in the 2026 municipal elections to prevent extreme left victories, emphasizing a case-by-case approach focused on shared priorities.
Voters in France face upcoming deadlines to register for the 2026 municipal elections, with specific procedures and eligibility criteria outlined to ensure participation.
Doubs authorities provide candidates with detailed procedural resources and highlight voting system reforms ahead of the March 2026 municipal elections.
Growing political tensions and historic electoral breakthroughs signal a shifting landscape ahead of France's 2027 elections, with rising nationalist influence and leftist party divisions.
Legal rulings lift Jacques Bompard's candidacy in Orange while Dijon sees fierce competition as Nathalie Koenders seeks re-election amid right-wing opposition.
France has launched Maprocuration, a fully digital system for electoral proxy voting via France Identité, ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
France's 2026 municipal elections are being viewed as a crucial chance to revive political engagement and break out of the current political deadlock ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
French municipalities gear up for the 2026 elections with voter registration deadlines approaching and notable incumbent candidacies announced.
An Ifop poll reveals Emmanuel Grégoire leads with 30% of votes in the 2026 Paris municipal elections, closely followed by Rachida Dati at 28%.
Amid motions of censure from opposition parties, France prepares for possible early legislative elections in March, with government leaders threatening Assembly dissolution and Jean-Luc Mélenchon expressing confidence in LFI's electoral prospects.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has requested preparations for potential early legislative elections in France, possibly aligning them with municipal elections amid political instability.
Marine Le Pen's legal challenges and RN's robust municipal election strategy set the stage for France's 2026 political dynamics and the 2027 presidential race.
Public distrust of French politicians grows amid political instability, with no politicians in the top favorite personalities list and concerns over upcoming elections in 2026 and 2027.
France has confirmed candidate declaration deadlines and locations for the 2026 municipal elections in March and the partial legislative election in Haute-Savoie in January.
December 2025 polls show Macron's steady but low approval, rising scores for Bardella, and an unexpected political entry in Nice by ex-OGC Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère.
Marine Le Pen expresses confidence as Jordan Bardella leads polls for the 2027 French presidential election amid her possible ineligibility.
A series of political controversies and alliance talks are shaping the political scene in Gironde ahead of municipal elections, highlighting local disputes and public reactions.
For the first time since 1958, the French National Assembly adopted a far-right RN resolution, breaking its long-standing political isolation.
Ipsos surveys in 2025 reveal rising public pessimism in France and increasing support for the Rassemblement National amid widespread political distrust and declining faith in traditional parties.
Surveys show French trust in political institutions has plummeted to historic lows in 2025, with increasing support for the far-right Rassemblement National amid widespread dissatisfaction.
With political uncertainty rising in France, the Rassemblement National is advancing its candidate preparations for possible early legislative elections, while left-wing parties face alliance challenges.
The National Assembly continues elections for leadership roles, highlighting political negotiations and strategies among parties.
Rassemblement National prepares to reclaim key positions in the French National Assembly amid shifting political dynamics.
Political tensions are rising in France over the RN party's potential return to the National Assembly Bureau amidst calls for a republican front.
Bryan Masson of the National Rally challenges Cagnes-sur-Mer's incumbent mayor ahead of the 2026 elections.
Exploring the legal hurdles faced by African politicians regarding French citizenship.