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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Results: Karl Olive, a close deputy of Emmanuel Macron, fails to reclaim the mayorship of Poissy

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.

Mar 23 • 06:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Erik de la Reguera: Paris Keeps Cycling - The Left Retains Power in Major Cities

The left-wing parties maintain control over Paris, Marseille, and Lyon after the recent mayoral elections, but uncertainties loom ahead of next year's presidential election.

Mar 23 • 05:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Results of the 2026 municipal elections: Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris nine points ahead of Rachida Dati, Jean-Michel Aulas has filed an appeal in Lyon

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.

Mar 23 • 05:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ulsan Mayor Candidates Kim Sang-wook, Kim Du-gyeom, and Kim Jong-hun Confirmed - Unification Will Determine Victory

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.

Mar 23 • 04:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Emmanuel Grégoire defeats Rachida Dati and the Socialist Party maintains the mayorship of Paris, surveys indicate

Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party has been projected to win the Paris mayoral election, defeating conservative candidate Rachida Dati.

Mar 22 • 21:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Socialists’ Emmanuel Grégoire on track to win Paris mayoralty

Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party is expected to win the Paris mayoralty decisively against right-wing candidate Rachida Dati.

Mar 22 • 21:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Left Continues to Control the Paris City Hall: Socialist Grégoire Will Be the Mayor

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

Mar 22 • 21:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Results: Yannick Leroux Elected Mayor in Vierzon, According to Initial Estimates

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

Mar 22 • 20:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff Election in Munich: Dominik Krause Becomes New Mayor

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.

Mar 22 • 20:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reactions to Krause's Victory: Failed CSU Candidate Advocates for Green-Black Coalition

Clemens Baumgärtner, a CSU candidate who lost in the mayoral race, suggests a coalition with the Green Party in Munich following Dominik Krause's election victory.

Mar 22 • 20:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff elections in Franconia: Nuremberg's mayor Marcus König achieves historic triumph

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.

Mar 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Green wins runoff: Munich Mayor Reiter: I messed it up

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.

Mar 22 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Socialism retains the mayoralty of Paris, according to the first estimates

The Socialist Party has maintained control of Paris after Emmanuel Grégoire won the mayoral election, succeeding Anne Hidalgo against a Republican challenger.

Mar 22 • 20:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Socialist incumbent defeats far-right challenger in key Marseille mayoral election

Benoît Payan, the Socialist incumbent, secured victory in the Marseille mayoral election against far-right challenger Franck Allisio, reinforcing left-wing governance in the city.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Dominik Krause has won the mayoral runoff election in Munich, marking a historic victory for the Green Party.

Mar 22 • 19:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: In Roubaix, David Guiraud Ends 12 Years of Right-Wing Rule in Favor of LFI

David Guiraud has won the mayoral election in Roubaix, marking the end of over a decade of right-wing leadership in the city.

Mar 22 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally experienced significant losses in French municipal elections, particularly in Toulon and Nîmes, while former PM Édouard Philippe secured re-election in Le Havre.

Mar 22 • 19:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Live Blog: Munich Mayor Reiter congratulates Green candidate Krause on electoral victory

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter acknowledges his defeat in the mayoral runoff election, congratulating his opponent Dominik Krause from the Green party for his victory.

Mar 22 • 19:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Election success against Dieter Reiter: Munich. Krause. It fits.

Dominik Krause of the Greens won an unexpected victory in the Munich mayoral election against the incumbent Dieter Reiter from the SPD, driven by appeals to younger voters and strategic missteps of his opponent.

Mar 22 • 19:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal election in Bavaria: SPD wins mayoral runoff in Regensburg

Thomas Burger of the SPD has been elected as the new mayor of Regensburg after winning a runoff election with 53.4% of the votes.

Mar 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayor Runoff Elections in Dachau District: A Title Defender and Three Newcomers

In the recent mayoral runoff election in Karlsfeld, Christian Bieberle from the CSU won decisively against his Green Party opponent Michael Fritsch, securing 56.8% of the votes.

Mar 22 • 18:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff elections in the Erding district: Claudius Siebert prevails in Dorfen

Claudius Siebert won the mayoral runoff election in Dorfen, defeating incumbent Heinz Grundner with 57.2% of the votes.

Mar 22 • 18:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Victory after a thrilling election campaign: SPD defends the Bamberg town hall

Sebastian Martins Niedermaier has been elected the new mayor of Bamberg, allowing the SPD to retain control of the town hall in the UNESCO World Heritage city.

Mar 22 • 18:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayor Runoff Elections in the District of Starnberg: Gauting's New Mayor is CSU Candidate Maximilian Platzer

Maximilian Platzer of the CSU has been elected as the new mayor of Gauting, succeeding Brigitte Kössinger, with a considerable majority in the runoff election.

Mar 22 • 18:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bavaria: Social Democrat Abuzar Erdogan Wins in Rosenheim

In a surprising turn of events, Abuzar Erdogan of the SPD has won the mayoral election in Rosenheim, a city formerly dominated by the CSU.

Mar 22 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the evening: News from March 22, 2026

The article covers significant news, including election results from Rhineland-Palatinate, a protest against digital violence in Berlin, and the upcoming mayoral runoff in Munich.

Mar 22 • 17:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'Close race': Paris to elect its mayor among three candidates

Paris is set to hold a mayoral election with three main candidates vying for the position in a closely contested race.

Mar 22 • 12:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Boo-kyum, likely to declare candidacy for Daegu mayor... 'Someone who can communicate directly with the president is needed'

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum is expected to announce his candidacy for the Daegu mayoral election this week, as discussions within the Democratic Party about his selection gain momentum.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Lee Jin-sook and Joo Ho-young fail to secure candidacy for the Daegu mayoral election

Lee Jin-sook and Joo Ho-young, candidates for the mayoral election from the ruling People Power Party in Daegu, have failed to secure their candidacies.

Mar 22 • 10:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vladislavas Kondratovičius is not yet saying 'no' to the possibility of running for the mayor of Vilnius district

Vladislavas Kondratovičius, a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, has not ruled out candidacy for the mayor of Vilnius district amidst internal party discussions.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille

French voters are set to choose mayors in major cities, including Paris and Marseille, with significant political implications leading up to the next presidential election.

Mar 22 • 07:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Runoff: Reiter Against Krause - The Duel for Munich City Hall

The runoff election for Munich's mayor is set between the incumbent Dieter Reiter and challenger Dominik Krause, after no candidate achieved an absolute majority in the initial round.

Mar 22 • 06:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party hints at Kim Bo-kyum’s candidacy this week… “We need capable individuals to resolve issues”

The Democratic Party has indicated that former Prime Minister Kim Bo-kyum is expected to decide whether to run for the Daegu mayoral election within the week, seeking strong leadership to address local issues.

Mar 22 • 02:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Some Candidates Announce Legal Action Over False Results of Gwangju Mayor Primary Election by the Democratic Party

Following the leakage of false election results from a primary election for the mayoral candidate in Gwangju, South Korea, the Democratic Party is facing legal threats from some candidates who claim their vote shares were misrepresented.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

STAN has elected the current deputy Hlaváček as the candidate for mayor of Prague

The political party STAN has chosen the current deputy Hlaváček as its candidate for the mayoral election in Prague.

Mar 21 • 12:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk Calls for Fair Primaries Amidst Controversy Over Lee Jeong-hyun's Candidate Exclusion Policy

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, urges for fair primaries in response to Lee Jeong-hyun's controversial policy to exclude veteran candidates in the upcoming Daegu mayoral election.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Political Scientist Ursula Münch: Reiter vs. Krause – What Decides the OB Runoff, Mrs. Münch?

Political Scientist Ursula Münch discusses the upcoming Munich mayoral runoff between Dieter Reiter and Dominik Krause, analyzing the electoral dynamics and influences on voters.

Mar 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Way Before the Runoff: When Döner and Sausages Become Election Campaign Tools

Political parties in Germany are using local food specialties like Döner kebabs and sausages to charm voters ahead of the upcoming mayoral runoff election.

Mar 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Grégoire Neck and Neck with Dati, Chikirou Maintains His Base.. Discover the Figaro Poll

A new poll reveals a competitive race for Paris's mayoral election between Grégoire and Dati, while Chikirou maintains a solid support base.

Mar 20 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Döner at Liebetruth's, Leberkässemmeln at Kirmair's

The Germering mayoral election campaign ahead of the runoff is characterized more by local food offerings than by substantive political discourse, with SPD candidate Daniel Liebetruth hoping to gain ground despite being behind.

Mar 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP Jonavos branch nominates Mindaugas Sinkevičius for party chairman and district mayor

The LSDP Jonavos branch announced the nomination of Mindaugas Sinkevičius for both party chairman and the mayoral election in 2027.

Mar 20 • 08:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has proposed a strict plan to eliminate homeless encampments and combat drug use, promising a zero-tolerance approach towards fentanyl on the streets.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election in Munich: Munich's Mayor Shows Remorse

Dieter Reiter, the Mayor of Munich, expresses humility and remorse ahead of the runoff election after a disappointing first round and significant criticism.

Mar 19 • 18:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hittler meets Zielenski in French mayoral election

A small French town's mayoral election gains international attention due to candidates with controversial names, including Charles Hittler and Antoine Renault-Zielinski.

Mar 19 • 16:42 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris mayoral race: Socialist frontrunner faces fierce attacks from rivals

The frontrunner in the Paris mayoral race, representing the Socialist party, is facing intense criticism from rival candidates as the election approaches.

Mar 19 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Marzling: Defeated CSU Mayoral Candidate Challenges Election Results

Orhan Özdemir, the defeated candidate from the CSU in the mayoral election in Marzling, contests the results citing alleged irregularities.

Mar 19 • 13:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Sexual Abuse in Parisian Schools: A Scandal That Could Cost the Left the Elections

The mayoral election campaign in Paris is shaken by a scandal of sexual abuse in public schools that occurred under the leadership of leftist mayor Anne Hidalgo and her deputy Emmanuel Grégoire.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff election in Gilching: Exciting finale expected

A tight race is anticipated between the two candidates in the mayoral runoff election in Gilching, with Stefan Siegl from the Free Voters holding a slim lead over Roland Schrafstetter from CSU.

Mar 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff election in Nuremberg: König against Ahmed – a duel among equals

The upcoming mayoral runoff election in Nuremberg features candidates König and Ahmed, both appealing to younger voters with compelling personal stories.

Mar 19 • 09:51 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘Hitler’ clashes with ‘Zelensky’ for control over French town

A local mayoral election in Arcis-sur-Aube, France, is gaining international media attention due to the peculiar surnames of the candidates, Hittler and Renault-Zielinski.

Mar 19 • 09:25 UTC

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