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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Elections Results: Socialist Deputy Philippe Brun Defeated in His Stronghold of Eure

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

Mar 23 • 06:57 UTC
🇫🇷 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: Lucie Castets Elected Mayor of the XII District in Paris

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.

Mar 23 • 06:23 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Results: The Failure of La France Insoumise in the Second Round Illustrated

The municipal election results indicate significant setbacks for La France Insoumise, with limited success in forging alliances and winning key cities.

Mar 22 • 21:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Results 2026: The Outgoing Ecologist Pierre Hurmic Announces His Defeat Against Macronist Thomas Cazenave in Bordeaux

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%.

Mar 22 • 21:27 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: Régis Juanico (PS) Elected Mayor in Saint-Étienne with 44% of the Votes, According to Initial Estimates

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.

Mar 22 • 20:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: In Toulouse, Jean-Luc Moudenc (DVD) elected mayor with 53% of the votes, according to early estimates

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.

Mar 22 • 20:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: In Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire is projected to win with 53% of the votes against Rachida Dati

Emmanuel Grégoire is projected to win the Paris municipal elections in 2026 with 53% of the votes, defeating Rachida Dati who received 38%.

Mar 22 • 20:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It’s confusion everywhere": the confusion of municipal elections foreshadows a presidential election full of uncertainties

The municipal elections in France reveal significant political fragmentation that could complicate the upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Le Havre: After His Re-election, Édouard Philippe Sees Reasons for Hope as 'Those of Good Will' Exclude 'The Extremes'

After being re-elected with 47% of the votes, Édouard Philippe expresses optimism for the future of Le Havre, highlighting a collective effort to sideline extreme political views.

Mar 22 • 19:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Election Results: In Nice, Éric Ciotti Elected Mayor with 45% of the Votes, According to Initial Estimates

Éric Ciotti has been elected mayor of Nice, defeating incumbent Christian Estrosi with approximately 46% of the votes.

Mar 22 • 19:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Winner in Le Havre, Édouard Philippe Sets Out for 2027

Edward Philippe has been re-elected in Le Havre with 47.71% of the votes, positioning himself for a run in the 2027 presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 19:34 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: Julien Bony Elected Mayor in Clermont-Ferrand, According to Initial Estimates

Julien Bony is expected to become the new mayor of Clermont-Ferrand after leading the first round of municipal elections with approximately 34% of the vote.

Mar 22 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Results: In Rennes, Nathalie Appéré (PS) Re-elected with More than 43% of the Votes

Nathalie Appéré was re-elected as mayor of Rennes with over 43% of the votes in a competitive municipal election.

Mar 22 • 19:23 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Election Results: In Roubaix, David Guiraud (LFI) Elected Mayor with 54% of the Votes, According to Initial Estimates

David Guiraud from LFI has been elected mayor of Roubaix with 54% of the votes in the second round of municipal elections.

Mar 22 • 19:08 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

Runoff elections in Landkreis Freising: Monika Schwind leads ahead of Nico Heitz

Monika Schwind has won the runoff election in Freising, marking a historic moment as she is set to become the first female mayor of the city.

Mar 22 • 18:42 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Do you think the municipal results will influence the presidential election?

The leader of the National Rally in France questions whether municipal election results will impact the upcoming presidential elections, citing fears of a left-wing victory.

Mar 22 • 13:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: A man died after a heart attack in a polling station in Annecy

An elderly man died of a heart attack shortly after casting his vote in a municipal election polling station in Annecy, France.

Mar 22 • 11:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal election results: discover the participation map at noon

Voter participation in the second round of municipal elections in France reached 20.33% at noon, marking a slight increase compared to 2014.

Mar 22 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

France Votes on Mayorships of Its Major Cities in a First Test for the 2027 Presidential Elections

France holds municipal elections to determine mayors in major cities, reflecting the political landscape leading up to the 2027 presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Saint-Denis: A turbulent first municipal council after the election of the rebellious Bally Bagayoko

Bally Bagayoko's election as mayor of Saint-Denis-Pierrefitte sparks a heated municipal council meeting marked by protests against the previous administration.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Upper Franconia: Bamberg CSU chief gives up

Gerhard Seitz, head of the local CSU in Bamberg, resigns from his position following the party's defeat in municipal elections, calling for a fundamental political renewal.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election Frankfurt: These are the Kings among the Vote Collectors

Frankfurt's municipal election has seen significant changes as voters reorganized their preferred candidates, elevating some such as Thomas Dürbeck despite his party's lack of support.

Mar 20 • 09:49 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

Municipal Election Wolfratshausen 2026: Candidates Invite to Breakfast

In Wolfratshausen, the candidates for mayor engaged voters through breakfast events, showcasing their different campaign strategies.

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

Runoff election in Ottobrunn: The most exciting election campaign in years

The runoff election in Ottobrunn, featuring incumbent mayor Thomas Loderer and SPD challenger Florian Schardt, highlights the intense competition as Loderer fights to retain his position after nearly 20 years in office.

Mar 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The Devil Has Changed Camp": In Nice, the Outlines of a New Right

The article discusses the evolving political landscape in Nice, France, highlighting a shift towards a new right-wing movement led by Éric Ciotti.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Positions on the Future of Freising

Candidates Monika Schwind and Nico Heitz are actively campaigning for the position of mayor in Freising ahead of the municipal elections on March 22, 2026.

Mar 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: "There can be no political collaboration with far-right positions"

The Geretsried city council election resulted in the far-right AfD party securing four out of 30 seats, prompting discussions about the implications for governance in the city.

Mar 19 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Political Attacks, Security, After-school Activities... What to Remember from the Grégoire-Dati-Chikirou Debate Organized by Le Figaro and BFMTV

The Paris municipal election candidates Grégoire, Dati, and Chikirou faced off in a televised debate ahead of the runoff elections.

Mar 18 • 22:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Arrested for fraud in IT procurement after being dismissed for election scandal

Jorens Liopa, former director of the State Digital Development Agency of Latvia, has been arrested in connection with fraud allegations regarding IT procurement procedures related to municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 18:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In France, Hitler and Zielinski Face Off in Municipal Elections

The article discusses an unusual election scenario in France where candidates with highly controversial names face each other in municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Court of Appeal sentenced a Vaasa municipal election candidate for incitement against a population group

The Vaasa Court of Appeal has convicted Petteri Kalliola, a municipal election candidate from the National Coalition Party, of incitement against a population group.

Mar 18 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Frankfurt: Peter Feldmann Does Not Make It to the Römer

Former Frankfurt Mayor Peter Feldmann has failed to secure a seat in the city council after his party received only 0.4% of the votes in the municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Last Communist Stronghold of the Lyon Suburbs, Vénissieux in the Sights of LFI

Vénissieux, a long-standing communist stronghold in the Lyon suburbs, faces a competitive municipal election with the incumbent mayor narrowly leading her insubordinate rival.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's going to be terrible for you": the mayor of Arcachon threatens his rival during the municipal elections, an investigation opened

The mayor of Arcachon, Yves Foulon, has threatened his rival, Vital Baude, following his re-election, leading to an investigation into the incident.

Mar 17 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Wiesbaden: No Tears for the Left Coalition

The article discusses the challenges faced by the SPD in their coalition negotiations in Wiesbaden, highlighting the poor performance of the left coalition in the municipal elections.

Mar 17 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I heard wrong": Apolline de Malherbe apologizes after questioning Bally Bagayoko about "The France of Blacks"

Apolline de Malherbe apologized for mishearing comments made by Bally Bagayoko during an interview related to recent municipal election results in Saint-Denis.

Mar 17 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Before the OB runoff: Attack at the campaign booth: Munich man threatens Green volunteer

A Munich man was arrested for threatening a Green party volunteer during a campaign event amidst the municipal election run-off.

Mar 17 • 13:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Paris, insecurity becomes the burning issue of the municipal campaign

Insecurity has emerged as a central topic in Paris' municipal election campaign amidst rising crime rates and high-profile violent incidents.

Mar 17 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election Frankfurt: The SPD Does Not Deliver What It Promises

The SPD's performance in the Frankfurt municipal elections has fallen short of expectations, landing them in third place with only 16.7% of the votes.

Mar 17 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Daniel Schön Renounces City Council Mandate

Daniel Schön from the SPD announces he will not take up his city council mandate after a poor showing in the mayoral election in Unterhaching.

Mar 17 • 12:11 UTC

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