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Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo has announced his candidacy for reelection, supported by a coalition of parties including SaS, Progresívne Slovensko, and the Democrats.

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to hold primaries for candidates in four regions, including Seoul and Gyeonggi, for the upcoming local elections, resulting in a five-way contest for the mayoral position in Seoul after the disqualification of one candidate.

A recent Ifop poll shows a close race between incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio ahead of the municipal elections in Marseille.

Foulques Chombart de Lauwe emerges as a right-wing candidate in Nantes' municipal elections, backed by key political figures and determined to unseat the current mayor.

Paulinho was elected mayor of Choró, Ceará, following a supplementary election held on Sunday, securing 68.68% of the votes.

Dominik Krause, a Green Party candidate for mayor of Munich, is actively campaigning for his advancement from Deputy Mayor to Mayor, despite facing significant challenges in the upcoming local elections.

The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a special law for the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, paving the way for the election of the first mayor of the newly formed integrated special city in June.

Residents of Nantes express their frustration and readiness to leave the city if current mayor Johanna Rolland is re-elected, citing concerns over urban decline and insecurity.

An investigation has been launched after a pig's head, along with an offensive poster, was found outside the home of Nice's mayor, Christian Estrosi.

The Independence Party's candidate list for the municipal elections in Reykjanesbær has been approved, featuring a Member of Parliament as the candidate for mayor.

A recent survey by Quaest shows that 87% of voters in Belford Roxo have a positive evaluation of Mayor Márcio Canella, with only 3% reporting a negative view.

The article discusses the upcoming municipal elections in Nice, focusing on the rivalry between incumbent mayor Christian Estrosi and deputy Éric Ciotti, both prominent figures on the right.

Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.

The judge Alejo Ramos Padilla has allowed the list presented by Tigre Mayor Julio Zamora for internal elections in the Justicialist Party, contradicting earlier decisions of the electoral board.

Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, has announced his candidacy to lead the Democratic Alliance as the party prepares for elections following the current leader's decision not to seek a third term.

In Beausoleil, a small town near Monaco, a surprising election battle is unfolding between incumbent Mayor Gérard Spinelli and his son Nicolas, who aims to unseat him.

Rachida Dati has stepped down from her role as Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayor of Paris, engaging directly with homeless individuals to highlight her commitment to their issues.

Regína Ásvaldsdóttir, the mayor of Mosfellsbær, announced she will not seek reappointment but will run for a position on the Left-Green Movement's list for the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavik.

A candidate for mayor from the far-right AfD party in Taufkirchen has been revealed to have participated in far-right demonstrations, raising concerns over the party's claims of distancing from extremism.

The Superior Electoral Court has temporarily suspended supplementary elections in Senador Sá, Ceará, after a legal appeal by the city's mayor, Bel Júnior, who faced removal from office.

The court in Tartu is examining the case of former mayor Maano Koemets, accused of providing false information to the electoral commission during the 2021 local government elections.

In the upcoming local elections in Planegg, six candidates are challenging incumbent mayor Hermann Nafziger, with little distinction between their proposed policies.

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.

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok is requesting that his trial for alleged election law violations not proceed until after the local elections on June 3rd.

Culture Minister Rachida Dati has resigned to focus on her candidacy for the mayor of Paris in the upcoming elections.

Doriane Bécue, the Mayor of Tourcoing, has filed a complaint after receiving threatening letters amid violent personal attacks targeting her and her municipal team.

Polls show incumbent Green Mayor Pierre Hurmic leading the first round of the Bordeaux municipal elections, with uncertainties about the second round due to potential alliances.

Rachida Dati, the outgoing Minister of Culture and mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris, has announced that she will leave the government to focus on her candidacy in the upcoming municipal elections.

The Freedom Party of Lithuania is facing uncertainty as Vilnius Vice Mayor Vytautas Mitalas announces his intention to run for party leadership, while questions loom over the reelection ambitions of current leader Tomas Vytautas Raskevičius.

The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, announced a significant change in the city's plans for new residential developments, aligning more closely with the opposition ahead of local elections.

The upcoming municipal elections in Passau see eight candidates vying to succeed the long-serving SPD mayor Jürgen Dupper, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years in office.

The article discusses the salaries of key political figures in Munich ahead of the upcoming local election, highlighting whether they are attractive enough to draw engaged individuals into public service.

A Social Democratic mayor in Denmark criticizes the SF party for overshadowing their agenda in the recent municipal elections, where the Social Democrats suffered losses, particularly in areas traditionally strong for them.

Socialdemokratiet faced significant losses in the municipal elections, leading to the farewell of Køge's long-serving mayor, Marie Stærke, after 15 years in office.

The four main candidates for the Lyon mayoral elections held a debate ahead of the March 15th election.

Lyon's Mayor Grégory Doucet stated he could collaborate with LFI candidate Anaïs Belouassa Cherifi, but only under strict conditions, including maintaining the municipal police's authority.

Former MP Jenica Atwin has declared her candidacy for mayor of Fredericton in advance of the upcoming municipal elections.

François Bayrou is campaigning in Pau to secure his position as mayor amidst challenges from the left.

A recent poll shows that 55% of French citizens prefer to elect a new mayor rather than re-electing their current one, indicating a shift in public sentiment ahead of municipal elections.

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%.

The French leftist party PRG withdraws its support for Marseille's current mayor Benoît Payan amidst concerns of increasing ties with La France insoumise.

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

The Superior Electoral Court of Brazil has suspended the revocation of the mayor and vice-mayor of Porto da Folha pending further review of their case.

A recent poll indicates Jean-Michel Aulas is the clear front-runner for the mayor of Lyon ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

David Almeida, the Mayor of Manaus, declared his pre-candidacy for the Government of Amazonas in the 2026 elections during an event in the capital.

The upcoming mayoral elections in Munich, Germany, highlight the absence of female candidates from the main political parties, consistent with the city's historical male leadership.

Sarah Knafo, a candidate for the mayor of Paris, asserts she is the only candidate capable of uniting the right to challenge the left in the upcoming municipal elections.

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter employs an 'asymmetric demobilization' strategy in his campaign to defend his position for the SPD, reminiscent of Angela Merkel's tactics.

The article discusses the experiences of audiences attending a mayoral debate in Munich ahead of the municipal elections.

A proposal suggests Pietro Tatarella as a potential mayoral candidate for Milan amid struggles for the center-right coalition to find competitive candidates.