COLUMN. With just 14 months to go before the 2027 presidential election, France's municipal elections are seen as a major political test by candidates seeking momentum, explains Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.

With environmental issues taking a back seat, security issues coming to the fore and a clear increase in support for the far-right Rassemblement National, the survey conducted by…

COLUMN. With just 14 months to go before the 2027 presidential election, France's municipal elections are seen as a major political test by candidates seeking momentum, explains…

Partiti sperano di guadagnare slancio per il grande appuntamento

Ballots are set to provide clearest indication so far of political temperature in runup to presidential election

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Domenica si vota in Francia per il primo turno delle municipali. Il voto riguarda circa 35 mila Comuni e il ballottaggio è previsto il 22 marzo. Uno scrutini...

Aside from major cities like Paris and Marseille, the local election results from smaller towns like Le Havre and Menton are expected to reveal early political trends ahead of the…

Edouard Philippe has made his 2027 presidential election candidacy conditional on his re-election in Le Havre. His young party, Horizons, which touts its local roots, is facing…