Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in France, deputies are stepping forward as candidates, navigating new candidacy rules and balancing political ambitions.
The 2026 French municipal elections in the PACA region are marked by controversies over alliances and strategic campaigns by Renaissance and RN ahead of key mayoral races.
Municipal elections in March 2026 see contested races like Saint-Etienne amid strict candidate submission and voter registration deadlines across France.
Bordeaux’s municipal elections prompt political maneuvering among socialist leaders and ongoing farmer protests reveal growing local tensions.
Political and environmental disputes in Charente-Maritime heighten as municipal elections approach, with postponed votes and fractured alliances marking the local landscape.
The 2026 Nice municipal elections feature a heated mayoral duel between Christian Estrosi and Éric Ciotti, marked by personal rivalry and complex party alliances.
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.
Édouard Philippe insists on winning the 2026 Le Havre mayoral election as a key step before pursuing the 2027 presidency, dismissing right-wing primaries and highlighting his strategic political positioning.
David Rachline, mayor of Fréjus, is distancing himself from the RN party amid corruption allegations and will run without RN endorsement in the 2026 municipal elections.
Left-wing parties in Saint-Etienne and Toulouse form broad coalitions for the 2026 municipal elections, targeting key leadership roles while navigating complex political alliances.
Martine Vassal’s ambiguous comments on a possible alliance with the far-right RN in Marseille’s municipal elections stir political backlash and debate.
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.
Rachida Dati and Pierre-Yves Bournazel intensify their rivalry ahead of the Paris municipal elections, each projecting distinct visions for the city's future.
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.
President Macron is reportedly considering a referendum on adopting a points-based pension system, with Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion highlighting its benefits and fairness.
Michel Barnier leads the first round of legislative elections in Paris, facing Frédérique Bredin in a runoff.
Sébastien Lecornu strengthens his political influence in Meuse ahead of upcoming elections.
Bretagne Majeure seeks to enhance local political influence in upcoming municipal elections.