The 2026 municipal elections have already concluded in the vast majority of French towns, with a mayor being directly elected in the first round. In larger cities, however, the right and the Socialists are in the lead for the second round.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 6:07 am (Paris)
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