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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Debate Cancelled by Nantes University Due to Political Threats "From All Sides"

A scheduled debate among candidates for the mayoral election in Nantes was cancelled over security concerns due to political threats.

Feb 27 • 17:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After 16 years, he wants to end the conflictual management style. Mayoral candidate Roman Vaľo explains how he wants to change Rimavská Sobota

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.

Feb 27 • 16:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Nice: Ciotti Takes the Lead Over Estrosi... Discover the Figaro Poll

A poll indicates that Éric Ciotti is poised to win the mayoral election in Nice against Christian Estrosi, leading significantly in preliminary rounds.

Feb 27 • 16:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Dachau: What the Dachau Mayor Candidates Want to Do for the Economy

The article discusses the candidates for Mayor of Dachau as they engage in their final public debate before the upcoming municipal election, focusing on their economic plans.

Feb 27 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Poll Shows Main Challenger to the Far Right, Édouard Philippe, Could Lose His Mayoral Seat

A recent poll indicates that former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe may lose his mayoral seat in Le Havre, potentially compromising his presidential ambitions for 2027.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lower Franconia: CSU Duel for the Town Hall: When a Former Mayor Wants to Replace Her Successor

Karola Back, a former mayor of Strahlungen, is running again for mayor against her successor Johannes Hümpfner in a local political contest.

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Another Challenger in Baierbrunn

A new candidate, Christian Ramet, has emerged in the Baierbrunn mayoral race, although he cannot be officially listed on the ballot.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election: Will the Black Stronghold Hebertshausen Fall?

The mayoral election in Hebertshausen on March 8 could challenge the notion that party affiliation matters at the municipal level or reinforce the dominance of the CSU in rural areas.

Feb 26 • 10:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyo-hung also withdraws, supports Park Chan-dae...Preparing for Incheon mayoral candidates

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rachida Dati resigns as Minister of Culture to focus on her candidacy for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has resigned as France's Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayoralty of Paris ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 21:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Grégory Doucet, Jean-Michel Aulas... Relive the Full Debate of Candidates for the Mayor of Lyon

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

Feb 24 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Former MP Jenica Atwin joins race to become Fredericton’s next mayor

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

Feb 24 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Polite yet Aggressive

The recent local election debate among five candidates in Pullach was marked by a surprisingly cordial atmosphere, despite the competitive nature of the electoral race.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Who goes, who stays, who comes?: In which cities in Bavaria the election becomes particularly exciting

The article discusses the upcoming local elections in Bavaria, highlighting the cities with contested mayoral races and potential changes in leadership.

Feb 24 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics guards will investigate whether a Panevėžys district municipality official mixed public and private interests

The commission will investigate if Ina Kulikauskienė, the head of the Legal Department of the Panevėžys District Municipality, mismanaged public and private interests by approving a mayoral decree linked to a property matter involving a person close to her.

Feb 24 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Elections: One Mayor is Already Not Coming to Munich

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.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: Here Are the News of the Weekend

The article discusses a recent debate among mayoral candidates in Munich, highlighting their positions on housing, traffic, and finance.

Feb 22 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Triell: How did the three mayoral candidates perform? The SZ Check

The Süddeutsche Zeitung assesses the performance of the three main mayoral candidates in Munich during a debate on pressing city issues.

Feb 22 • 16:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Munich: How the Audience Experienced the Mayor Triell

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

Feb 22 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayor Candidates’ Triell: Housing, Transport, Finance - How OB Candidates Differ

The article discusses the differing viewpoints of mayoral candidates in Munich regarding housing solutions amidst rising concerns over living space in the city.

Feb 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Munich: Here You Can Watch the OB Triell of the SZ Live at 11 AM

The Süddeutsche Zeitung hosts a live stream of a debate between three major candidates for the Munich mayoral election two weeks before the vote.

Feb 22 • 09:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

An Idea for Milan: Tatarella Mayor

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

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bavaria: What remains of the SPD after the municipal election?

The SPD in Bavaria faces a critical juncture following the municipal elections, losing prominent mayoral positions amidst a challenging political landscape.

Feb 22 • 08:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'There is a great disconnect with the people's thoughts'... Criticism of Jang Dong-hyuk's rejection of established rules.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is increasing his public engagements as he prepares for his fifth bid for the mayoralty, reaffirming his vision for the city during a recent book concert.

Feb 22 • 06:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon welcomes the return of independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's writings

President Yoon Seok-youl expresses support for the return of historical writings by independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, while sharing a post from Park Chan-dae, a candidate for the Incheon mayoral election.

Feb 22 • 01:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

The article covers critical news from Munich, including the mayoral race, a murder arrest, a significant fire, and a failed urban development project.

Feb 20 • 16:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

OB Candidates in Photo Interview: Don't Say Anything Now, Gentlemen!

A photo interview reveals the lighter side of Munich mayoral candidates, showcasing their unique personalities and interests.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Making-of: How 'Say Nothing Now' with the Munich Mayoral Candidates Came to Be

The article details a photoshoot involving Munich's mayoral candidates, highlighting their preparations and strategies ahead of the event.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bamberg: Perhaps the most exciting mayoral election in Bavaria

The upcoming mayoral election in Bamberg is generating much anticipation as three leading candidates project themselves to secure over 50% of the votes, raising questions about the feasibility of their forecasts.

Feb 20 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Datena loses lawsuit to Pablo Marçal and will have to pay R$ 10,000

Journalist José Luiz Datena loses a lawsuit against influencer Pablo Marçal, resulting in a R$ 10,000 payment after a public altercation during the São Paulo mayoral campaign.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's Kim Sang-wook Prepares to Run for Ulsan Mayor and Will Announce His Position Next Week

Kim Sang-wook of the Democratic Party announced his preparations to run for Ulsan mayor and will reveal his official stance next week.

Feb 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Munich: How the Left Makes Its Competitors Nervous

The Left party in Munich is gaining momentum in the local elections by effectively addressing the city's severe housing cost crisis, even though their own candidate is unlikely to win the mayoral position.

Feb 19 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Geretsried and Wolfratshausen: The Firewall Against the AfD is Shaky

A survey reveals that the political barrier against the right-wing AfD party is weak among mayoral candidates in Wolfratshausen and Geretsried.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zoran Mamdani: 50 Days in the Mayoral Office of New York City

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first socialist and Muslim mayor, is grappling with significant financial challenges early in his tenure.

Feb 19 • 04:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former candidate for mayor of Totolapan, Morelos, arrested for alleged ties to 'La Empresa'

Marlen Burgos, a former mayoral candidate in Totolapan, Mexico, has been arrested for alleged links to a criminal organization called 'La Empresa.'

Feb 18 • 21:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: "In Marseille, a request for alternation, but how far?"

The upcoming municipal elections in Marseille are becoming more uncertain and may have national implications as various candidates vie for the mayoral position.

Feb 18 • 18:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Six Men Want to Become Mayor in Wolfratshausen

Six candidates, including the current mayor Klaus Heilinglechner, are contesting for the mayoral position in Wolfratshausen for the upcoming municipal election.

Feb 18 • 15:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anti-Crime Pass, State of Emergency: Franck Allisio (RN) Details His Program to Conquer Marseille

Franck Allisio from the National Rally outlines his program, including tough measures against drug trafficking and youth access to beaches, as he campaigns for the mayoral seat in Marseille.

Feb 17 • 10:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Overview of Nuclear Waste Disposal Site Investigation Becomes Key Issue in Kamishihoro Mayoral Election with Three Candidates Running

The upcoming mayoral election in Kamishihoro Village, Japan, revolves around a controversial investigation into a nuclear waste disposal site, with three candidates presenting varied positions on the issue.

Feb 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Spencer Pratt faces harsh family opposition in LA mayoral bid despite growing community support

Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign in Los Angeles is facing intense criticism from his sister, who doubts his intentions amid some community support.

Feb 16 • 02:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Yasuji Inagaki elected as the first mayor of Machida City, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, boosted by the House of Representatives election

Yasuji Inagaki, an independent newcomer endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party, has won the mayoral election in Machida City, Tokyo.

Feb 15 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Nithya Raman the 'Mamdani' of Los Angeles? All about the mayoral candidate who excites socialists

Nithya Raman, a Democrat and current councilwoman, has announced her candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, inspiring socialist hopes with her background and policies.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris mayoral hopeful Dati takes campaign inspiration from New York’s Mamdani

Paris mayoral candidate Rachida Dati is utilizing a social media-driven campaign strategy influenced by New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, focusing on urban issues and social challenges in the city.

Feb 15 • 08:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal election in Munich: SZ triell of OB candidates in livestream

The municipal elections in Munich are approaching, with key candidates gearing up for a live-streamed debate ahead of the March 8 votes.

Feb 13 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Unexpected Competition

Two independent candidates have emerged in Inning, Bavaria, creating competition for the Green Party's official candidate in the upcoming mayoral election.

Feb 13 • 09:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

You Young-ha: Am I Making Park Geun-hye a Puppet? I Will Punish Them to the End

You Young-ha, a member of the National Assembly and candidate for the Daegu mayoral election, threatens legal action against claims that he controls former President Park Geun-hye.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election 2026: Aßling CSU Candidate Refuses Panel Discussion

In Aßling, CSU candidate Sebastian Brilmayer declined to participate in a candidate forum for the mayoral position, which prompted disappointment from his opponents and detractors.

Feb 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE denies appeal and maintains the cassation and ineligibility of André Coutinho, the revoked mayor of Cabedelo

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court upheld the decision to revoke André Coutinho's mayoral mandate and declared him ineligible for office.

Feb 11 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Panel Discussion on the Mayoral Election in Zorneding

A panel discussion featuring incumbent Mayor Piet Mayr and his challengers is set for February 12 in Zorneding as part of the local election campaign for the March 8 municipal elections.

Feb 11 • 15:19 UTC

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