From Perpignan to the gates of Marseille: the extreme right of Marine Le Pen advances in municipal power
Marine Le Pen's National Rally party has made significant local gains in France's recent municipal elections, winning several mayoralties including opportunities in major cities like Marseille, Nice, and Toulon.
French far-right party holds its biggest city in first-round local elections
The far-right National Rally party in France secured its largest city, Perpignan, in the first round of municipal elections, while aiming for further victories amid potential competition from other political parties.
"They all kiss my feet, I have 300 voters behind me": in Perpignan's municipal elections, the Gypsies caught between old clientelism and the rise of evangelical faith
In a poor neighborhood of Perpignan known for its large Gypsy community, local elections are heavily influenced by both traditional clientelism and the increasing prominence of evangelical Christianity.
The municipal elections, a prelude to the duel between Raphaël Glucksmann and Jean-Luc Mélenchon
The municipal elections in Perpignan are shaping up as a political battleground between left-wing leaders Raphaël Glucksmann and Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
"He has become the Jean-Marie Le Pen of our time," denounces Raphaël Glucksmann after Mélenchon's attacks targeting him
Raphaël Glucksmann responds to Jean-Luc Mélenchon's remarks at a political rally in Perpignan, in which Mélenchon made derogatory comments about Glucksmann's surname.
"Mr. Gluckman": In Perpignan, Jean-Luc Mélenchon Jokes About the MEP's Name
Jean-Luc Mélenchon made a joke about MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's name during a meeting in Perpignan, leading to accusations of antisemitism by Glucksmann.
"I take the lesson": Mélenchon says he is "sorry" for having "misnamed by mistake" Glucksmann's name like those of other personalities
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has expressed regret for mistakenly misrepresenting the names of several individuals, including that of Euro MP Raphaël Glucksmann, during a speech in Perpignan.
"Mr. Gluckman": In Perpignan, Jean-Luc Mélenchon Jokes About the Name of the MEP
During a meeting in Perpignan, Jean-Luc Mélenchon made a joke about the pronunciation of MEP Raphaël Glucksmann's surname, which sparked accusations of antisemitism.
Municipal Elections: In Perpignan, Jordan Bardella and Jean-Luc Mélenchon Engage in a Distant Duel
Jordan Bardella and Jean-Luc Mélenchon campaigned one day apart in Perpignan, setting the stage for a potential political showdown in 2027.
"Epstine instead of Epstein": accused of antisemitism, Mélenchon responds that the pedocriminal "had no religion"
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of LFI, defended himself against antisemitism accusations related to his controversial remarks about Jeffrey Epstein's name during a speaking event in Perpignan.
Municipal 2026: In Perpignan, Mélenchon calls to choose "between the fascists and us"
Jean-Luc Mélenchon urged voters in Perpignan to make a fundamental political choice in the upcoming municipal elections, framing the decision as one between his party and the far-right.
Municipal Elections: Jordan Bardella Calls on the 'So-Called Moderate' Left to Sever Ties with LFI
Jordan Bardella, leader of the RN, urges the moderate left in France to definitively break away from LFI during a meeting in Perpignan, linking recent violence to the political rhetoric of leftist leaders.
"25 leftists to kill": in Perpignan, the prosecutor opens an investigation for threats against an LFI activist
In Perpignan, an LFI activist has filed a complaint for threats and racist and homophobic insults after being targeted on a death list circulated online.
Top 14: Storm Nils uproots the goalposts of the Perpignan stadium
Storm Nils caused significant damage at the Aimé-Giral stadium in Perpignan, uprooting one of the goalposts just two days before a scheduled Top 14 match.
Top 14: Perpignan defeats Toulouse, the three-time reigning champions of France
Perpignan won their second match of the Top 14 season against reigning French champions Toulouse with a score of 30-27.