National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another city

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

While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control…

A National Rally victory in France’s second city in municipal elections that start on Sunday would be hailed by the party as a step towards taking the presidency next year

National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another city

The Rassemblement National aimed to regain a foothold in France's largest cities, hoping to return to municipal councils one year ahead of the presidential election. This gamble…