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🇩🇪 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: An Assistant of Benoît Payan Announces a Dissident List

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.

Feb 26 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Lyon: Mélenchon at a Rally This Thursday in a Tense Atmosphere Following the Death of Quentin Deranque

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is set to hold a rally in Lyon to support candidate Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi amidst heightened tensions following the recent death of activist Quentin Deranque.

Feb 26 • 10:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A former Miss joins the National Rally for the municipal elections in Toulon

Mélanie Auzoux, Miss Var 2025, announces her candidacy with the National Rally for the municipal elections in Toulon.

Feb 26 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They are appointing the list of the Independence Party in Ísafjörður

The Independence Party in Ísafjörður recently approved its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, featuring Jónas Þór Birgisson as the head of the list.

Feb 26 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Dati Accuses Grégoire of 'Social Racism', Declines Debate Before the First Round

Rachida Dati has accused Emmanuel Grégoire of social racism and declined to participate in a debate ahead of the Paris municipal elections.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Einar Jóhannes receives the top candidate position of the Middle Party in Kópavogur

Einar Jóhannes Guðnason has been confirmed as the top candidate for the Middle Party in Kópavogur for the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: What Do the Latest Polls Say in Major Cities?

The article discusses the latest polling data regarding the upcoming municipal elections in France's largest cities, scheduled for March.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"In the municipal elections, the divisions are stronger than in 2020": Figaro Magazine's revelations

The 2026 municipal elections in France are expected to showcase stronger political divisions compared to the 2020 elections, particularly in Bordeaux.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Marine Tondelier says Mélenchon and Hollande are

Marine Tondelier criticizes Mélenchon and Hollande for leading the left toward defeat, calling for case-by-case alliances with La France insoumise to counter the rising Rassemblement national.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

T. V. Raskevičius announced that he will not run for the chairmanship of the Freedom Party

T. V. Raskevičius has announced he will not seek re-election as chair of the Freedom Party, aiming instead to mobilize democratic forces for upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 26 • 08:06 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: "No question" for the RN to withdraw its candidates to block LFI, says Marine Le Pen

Marine Le Pen has stated that the National Rally (RN) will not withdraw its candidates in the 2026 municipal elections to prevent candidates from La France Insoumise (LFI) from winning.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trausti wants to return

Trausti Hjaltason is seeking to lead the Independence Party list in the upcoming municipal elections in Vestmannaeyjar, expressing a desire to re-enter local politics.

Feb 25 • 20:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: The Mayor of Tourcoing Files a Complaint After Receiving 'Threatening Letters'

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

Feb 25 • 20:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Bordeaux: Incumbent Green Mayor Pierre Hurmic Leads in First Round, Uncertainties Surrounding Second Round Outcome

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.

Feb 25 • 20:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Her method was to shake things up and see how they took": Dati's two political years in Culture

Rachida Dati, the outgoing Minister of Culture and candidate for the Paris mayoralty, has resigned from the government to focus on the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Candidate in Paris, Rachida Dati Leaves the Ministry of Culture

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.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Paris, Édouard Philippe Tackles Pierre-Yves Bournazel on the Second Round Strategy

Édouard Philippe disagrees with Pierre-Yves Bournazel's strategy for the second round of municipal elections, advocating instead for a unification of the right and center.

Feb 25 • 19:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: "His image or the votes, Jean-Luc Mélenchon has chosen"

The article discusses Jean-Luc Mélenchon's strategic choices ahead of the municipal elections, emphasizing that his actions are calculated rather than reckless.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A dangerous and deadly alliance": in the municipal elections in Beauvais, the united left of the PS and LFI is caught up by the Quentin Deranque affair

The left's united candidate for the municipal elections in Beauvais, Roxane Lundy, faces challenges in her campaign due to the implications of the Quentin Deranque case and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's national stance.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Édouard Philippe Likely to Lose in Le Havre, According to a Poll

Former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe faces potential defeat in the upcoming municipal elections in Le Havre, as indicated by a recent poll.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The "slow degradation" of Paris, the "spectacular falls" of Strasbourg, Marseille, Nantes: this study alerts on the financial situation of large cities

A study warns of the deteriorating financial conditions of major French cities ahead of the municipal elections, highlighting varying levels of financial management among municipalities.

Feb 25 • 17:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Menton: RN Deputy Alexandra Masson Leading According to a Survey, Louis Sarkozy Lagging Behind

A survey indicates RN Deputy Alexandra Masson will lead in the upcoming municipal elections in Menton, with Louis Sarkozy trailing in support.

Feb 25 • 17:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal elections in Passau: Eight candidates want to succeed Mayor Dupper

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.

Feb 25 • 13:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Lyon: Will Jean-Michel Aulas Resign from His Opponent Position if He Fails?

Jean-Michel Aulas, a leading candidate in the Lyon municipal elections, expressed that he would not remain in opposition if defeated, though his team later clarified his remarks.

Feb 25 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Édouard Philippe Ready to Do Everything for 'Change' in Paris, 'with a Grand Rally of the Right and Center' in the Second Round

Édouard Philippe aims to unite the right and center in Paris for a strong performance in the 2026 municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Blocking LFI? The government spokesperson does not call on the RN for anything

The French government's spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, stated that they are not calling on the National Rally (RN) or La France Insoumise (LFI) to take any specific actions regarding the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 11:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Millennials Push into Town Halls

In the lead-up to the 2026 local elections in Germany, an increasing number of millennials, including students like Eric Jacob, are actively campaigning for municipal offices, signaling a growing interest in local governance among younger generations.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Should the Left Refuse Any Electoral Alliance with France Insoumise?

The article discusses whether the left should refuse electoral alliances with the France Insoumise party, considering recent controversies and political dynamics in France.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Eleven Candidates in the Pirate Party Primary

Eleven candidates are running in the upcoming primary election for the Pirate Party in Reykjavík ahead of the municipal elections.

Feb 25 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Rachida Dati Represents "a Spectacular Risk of Backward Movement," According to Emmanuel Grégoire

Emmanuel Grégoire criticized rival candidate Rachida Dati for potentially regressing ecological policies in Paris, likening her approach to that of Donald Trump in the U.S.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Pierre-Yves Bournazel Claims He Will Not Join Either Grégoire or Dati in the Second Round

Pierre-Yves Bournazel, a candidate in the Paris municipal elections, has stated he will not support either Emmanuel Grégoire or Rachida Dati in the second round of voting.

Feb 25 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Why the City of Paris receives 'the best possible rating' from agencies despite its heavy debt

Paris maintains high ratings from financial agencies despite criticisms regarding its rising debt levels.

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

S-mayor in a call-out: SF was allowed to steal our agenda. It must not happen again

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.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

A great loss,

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.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends electoral process against Marçal for two years due to false report; businessman must pay fine and appear in court

The Electoral Court has suspended the electoral process against businessman Pablo Marçal for two years due to the dissemination of a false medical report during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 24 • 23:57 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Lyon: Death of Quentin, Security, Second Round Alliances... What to Remember from the Big Debate of the Four Main Candidates

The main candidates for the municipal elections in Lyon participated in a televised debate, addressing critical issues such as security and potential alliances ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 24 • 21:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet 'can work' with LFI 'under certain conditions'

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.

Feb 24 • 21:14 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Municipal Elections 2026 in Lyon: The Death of Quentin Invites Itself into the Debate Among Four Candidates

The ongoing municipal elections in Lyon are overshadowed by the recent death of Quentin, as candidates debate their contrasting visions for the city.

Feb 24 • 20:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Guðmundur Ingi in formal talks with Vor til vinstri

Guðmundur Ingi has initiated formal discussions with leaders from Vor til vinstri regarding potential collaboration in the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavík.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Unusual Appeal: Please Do Not Vote

Two candidates from the AfD in Moosburg publicly request not to be elected in the upcoming municipal elections, marking a strange turn of events for the party.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Lucie Castets Head of the Left List in the 12th Arrondissement of Paris

Lucie Castets has been appointed as the head of the non-LFI left list for the upcoming municipal elections in Paris' 12th arrondissement following the resignation of Emmanuelle Pierre-Marie due to accusations of toxic management.

Feb 24 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: 55% of French People Do Not Want to Re-elect Their Current Mayor

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.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: Benoît Payan and Franck Allisio Neck and Neck, the Right Collapses

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%.

Feb 24 • 12:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Ballot or Mail? This is how Bavaria votes

Bavaria's upcoming municipal elections on March 8, 2026, will see a continued preference for mail-in voting among the approximately 10.1 million eligible voters.

Feb 24 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: the PRG denounces a 'closeness' between Payan and LFI and withdraws its support

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

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's nonsense" mocks Yaël Braun-Pivet after Martine Vassal's "work, family, fatherland"

Yaël Braun-Pivet criticized Martine Vassal for referencing the Pétainist slogan "work, family, fatherland" during a municipal debate in Marseille.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC

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