"It's like in the Soviets": in Marseille, the filing of Payan's lists turns into a psychodrama
Tensions are escalating within the outgoing left-wing majority in Marseille, led by Benoît Payan, following the submission of candidate lists, with some officials leaving and forming their own lists due to harsh decisions.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: An Assistant of Benoît Payan Announces a Dissident List
Christine Juste, an assistant to Marseille's mayor Benoît Payan, has announced her candidacy for the mayoralty after being excluded from the official candidate list.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan and Franck Allisio Neck and Neck, the Right Collapses
In the lead-up to the municipal elections in Marseille, a recent poll shows the incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio both at 34% support, while the right-wing candidate Martine Vassal has dropped significantly to 14%.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: the PRG denounces a 'closeness' between Payan and LFI and withdraws its support
The French leftist party PRG withdraws its support for Marseille's current mayor Benoît Payan amidst concerns of increasing ties with La France insoumise.
"Work, Family, Fatherland": when Benoît Payan criticizes the "values" of Martine Vassal, echoing the motto of Pétain
Benoît Payan criticized Martine Vassal's values during a televised debate, drawing parallels to the controversial motto associated with Marshal Pétain.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan Claims He Will Withdraw if He Falls Behind Insoumis Sébastien Delogu in the First Round
Benoît Payan stated he would withdraw from the mayoral race in Marseille if he places behind Sébastien Delogu in the first round of the municipal elections.
LIVE - 2026 Municipal Elections in Marseille: Follow the First Debate Between the Four Main Candidates
The first debate among the four main candidates for the 2026 municipal elections in Marseille is being held, featuring Sébastien Delogu, current mayor Benoît Payan, Martine Vassal, and Franck Allisio.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: Payan and Allisio Neck-and-Neck, Delogu Qualified for the Second Round... Discover the Figaro Poll
A recent poll indicates a tight race between incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and challenger Franck Allisio in the upcoming municipal elections in Marseille.
Marseille: a municipal council resolution annulled after suspicions of illegal interests regarding Payan
The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, faces controversy after a council resolution granting him legal protection in a defamation trial was annulled due to suspicions of illegal interests.
Marseille: war of figures on police patrols at night between the prefect and mayor Benoît Payan
In Marseille, Mayor Benoît Payan claims that only 40 national police patrol at night, a figure disputed by Prefect Jacques Witkowski, amid rising tensions ahead of the municipal elections.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: A Poll Places Benoît Payan and RN Franck Allisio Equal
An Ipsos-BVA poll published by La Marseillaise shows Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio both at 30% in voter intentions for the mayoral race in Marseille.
Municipal Elections in Marseille: Incumbent Mayor Benoît Payan Officializes His Candidacy
Benoît Payan, the incumbent mayor of Marseille, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election amid a tight electoral race against several opponents.
Municipal Elections: Marine Le Pen to Hold Meeting on January 16 in Marseille to Support Franck Allisio
Marine Le Pen is set to rally on January 16 in Marseille to support Franck Allisio as the National Rally aims to capture France's second-largest city from incumbent Benoît Payan.