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The municipal elections in Marseille resulted in a second term for leftist incumbent mayor Benoît Payan, who secured 54.34% of the vote in the face of opposition from the right and the National Rally.

The vice mayor of São Paulo, Colonel Ricardo Mello Araújo, claims a fraudulent account was opened in his name while discussing his ties with various allies linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Ričardas Malinauskas, the mayor of Druskininkai, delivered his final statement in court, claiming the involvement of powerful businessmen and officials in a corruption case linked to bribery.

Bernard Combes, the incumbent mayor of Tulle and ally of former president François Hollande, was defeated by right-wing candidate Laurent Melin in the 2026 municipal elections.

Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party has been elected as the new mayor of Paris following local elections in France.

Socialist Deputy Philippe Brun lost the municipal election in Louviers to the incumbent center-right mayor François-Xavier Priollaud by a narrow margin.

Jin-sook Lee was cut off from the candidacy for mayor of Daegu by the ruling party, with interpretations suggesting this may be a strategic move to position her for future opportunities.

Karim Bouamrane has been re-elected as the mayor of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine with 56.44% of the votes in the 2026 municipal elections.

Karl Olive, a deputy aligned with Emmanuel Macron, has lost the election to reclaim the mayoral position in Poissy to current mayor Sandrine Berno Dos Santos.

Lucie Castets has been elected mayor of Paris' XII district with 41.85% of the vote, succeeding the previous eco-mayor amid controversies over management.

Dominik Krause, Munich's newly elected mayor, speaks about his vision for the city, emphasizing increased engagement in housing development and a move away from party disputes.

The Mayor of Płock discusses a significant investment project to improve the city's rainwater drainage system amid climate change adaptation efforts.

Dominik Krause from the Green party has been elected as the new mayor of Munich, marking a historic shift in the city's political landscape.

Emmanuel Grégoire has won the Paris mayoral election by a substantial margin against Rachida Dati, while potential controversies arise as Jean-Michel Aulas initiates an appeal in Lyon citing irregularities.

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire will become Mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, marking a significant political shift in French municipal elections.

The candidates for the Ulsan mayoral election have been finalized, and the unification of candidates from the Democratic and progressive parties is seen as a critical factor.

Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon shaved his head to urge the passage of a special law aimed at fostering Busan as a global hub city.

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, has formally requested former Prime Minister Kim Boo-gyeom to run as the party's candidate for mayor of Daegu, emphasizing his leadership skills as crucial for the city's development.

The People Power Party has confirmed a three-candidate race for the upcoming Seoul mayoral primary, including current mayor Oh Se-hoon, Assembly member Park Soo-min, and former Assembly member Yoon Hee-sook.

In the 2026 municipal elections in France, nine out of eleven ministers who ran for office were successful, with Sébastien Lecornu returning as Deputy Mayor of Vernon.

Line Barfod, the climate, technical, and environmental mayor of Copenhagen, reversed her stance and voted in favor of certain hotel developments after initially opposing them.

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the new mayor of Paris, vowing to make the city a stronghold against the rise of the far-right in France.

Ecologist mayor Grégory Doucet was re-elected in Lyon with 51.8% of the votes against Jean-Michel Aulas, who announced plans to contest the results.

Chappell Roan has been banned from performing in Rio de Janeiro following a controversy over an alleged fan incident that drew criticism from the city's mayor.

In the upcoming municipal elections in Toulouse, outgoing mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc from the center-right is leading against leftist candidate François Piquemal.

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe's reelection as mayor of Le Havre strengthens his prospects for the 2027 presidential elections in France.

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the new mayor of Paris following municipal elections in France.

In a tightly contested runoff, Thomas Cazenave, a Macronist deputy, defeated the incumbent ecologist mayor Pierre Hurmic in Bordeaux, with a close vote of 50.8% to 49.2%.

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire decisively defeated conservative rival Rachida Dati in the Paris mayoral election, ensuring continued leftist leadership in the city.

Dominik Krause's election victory as mayor was met with overwhelming joy from the Green party members, leading to a celebration filled with cheers and expectations for his term.

Emmanuel Grégoire was elected as the mayor of Paris after winning the municipal elections against Rachida Dati, celebrated by arriving at City Hall on a bike.

Dieter Reiter has been ousted as the mayor of Munich, admitting his mistakes in a public statement that reflects the broader challenges faced by the SPD party.

Grégoire has been elected as the new socialist mayor of Paris.

Yannick Leroux has won the mayoral election in Vierzon, France, as per early estimates.

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the new mayor of Paris, ensuring the Socialist party continues to lead the city after defeating Rachida Dati's right-wing coalition.

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the new mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo with 53.1% of the votes in the recent election.

The trial hearing in the Triple A case, involving allegations of illegal oil trading, resumed with Mayor Aquiles Alvarez present at the Santa Elena Judicial Unit.

Dominik Krause of the Greens has won the mayoral runoff in Munich, marking a historic victory as the first Green Party mayor in the city.

Tião Bocalom, the mayor of Rio Branco, has officially announced his pre-candidacy for the government of Acre in the 2026 elections.

Marcus König has achieved a historic victory as he becomes the first CSU mayor in Nuremberg's history to be re-elected, securing 55.5 percent of the vote in the runoff election.

In Saint-Étienne, Régis Juanico of the Socialist Party has been elected mayor with 44% of the vote, defeating three opponents in a competitive election.

Munich has elected its first-ever mayor from the Green Party, Dominik Krause, marking a significant political shift in the Bavarian capital.

Catherine Trautmann has been re-elected as mayor of Strasbourg, capturing 37% of the vote in the second round of the municipal elections.

Grégory Doucet has been reelected as mayor of Lyon with 54% of the votes against Jean-Michel Aulas' 46%.

Federal justice has commenced the appraisal of assets belonging to former Lomas de Zamora mayor Martín Insaurralde, his ex-wife Jésica Cirio, and model Sofía Clerici as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.

The Green Party candidate Dominik Krause has won the Munich mayoral runoff election, marking the end of over 40 years of SPD leadership in the city.

The Green candidate Dominik Krause wins the runoff election for Munich's mayor, marking the first time in over 40 years that the SPD loses control of the Munich City Hall.

Johanna Rolland has been re-elected as the mayor of Nantes, securing her third term despite a strong challenge from the right.

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the new Mayor of Paris with 50% of the votes, maintaining the city's Socialist dominance.

Jean-Luc Moudenc has been re-elected as the mayor of Toulouse, securing 53% of the votes in the municipal elections held on March 22, 2026.