COLUMN. The first round of the municipal elections, marked by low turnout and fragmented landscapes in big cities, confirms the depth of France's political crisis, writes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.

Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliances

NEWS ANALYSIS. The second round will be less promising than hoped for the far right, despite significant gains in cities in the southeast, particularly in Marseille. Leading in…

EDITORIAL. One year before the presidential election, the reshaping of political life promised by Macronism in 2017 is still underway. The left and the right, both of which are…

NEWS ANALYSIS. With blurring lines between the right and far right, rivalry between the radical left and the Socialists and the fading of the presidential party, the period…

COLUMN. The first round of the municipal elections, marked by low turnout and fragmented landscapes in big cities, confirms the depth of France's political crisis, writes Le Monde…

EDITORIAL. The collapse of the republican front and the heated exchanges that have marked the campaign between the two rounds of voting are warning signs, revealing heightened…