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In the lead-up to the 2026 municipal elections in Nice, Mayor Christian Estrosi faces a significant challenge from his former protégé Éric Ciotti, trailing in the polls and hoping for an electoral turnaround.

In the lead-up to the Paris municipal elections, Rachida Dati is vying to end the long-standing dominance of the left, as she closely competes with socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire.

The upcoming second round of the 2026 municipal elections in France will be crucial, with 17 million voters involved and key cities at stake, making the outcomes unpredictable as they come just a year before the presidential elections.

The article examines the latest polls on voter intentions for the upcoming second round of municipal elections in France.

The article discusses the impact of campaign strategies in the 2026 municipal elections in France, focusing on the candidates' efforts to sway voters in key cities.

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

The final day of campaigning for the 2026 municipal elections is underway, with a particular focus on tight races in major cities like Toulouse, Toulon, and Marseille.

Support for Jean-Luc Moudenc, the mayor of Toulouse, is voiced by over 350 local personalities, including notable figures from the rugby community, in anticipation of the upcoming municipal elections.

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.

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.

A candidate from the LR party in Colombes, facing significant threats and social media intimidation after sharing a controversial cartoon, has been placed under police protection as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Emmanuel Macron has denied any involvement in the alleged withdrawal of candidate Sarah Knafo, responding to accusations from Emmanuel Grégoire with strong criticism.

Sarah Knafo has accused Emmanuel Grégoire of succumbing to conspiracy theories following his claims against Emmanuel Macron regarding her withdrawal from the Paris mayoral race.

Le Figaro has released an interactive map providing an unprecedented detailed geographical view of the political landscape in France for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections.

Candidates are intensifying their efforts just days before the second round of the municipal elections in France, with key rallies and debates taking place across the country.

In a campaign event in Pas-de-Calais, Marine Le Pen aims to strengthen the National Rally's hold in the region while promoting her centrist political ideology.

124,097 candidates will compete in the second round of the municipal elections in France on March 22.

In the run-up to the municipal elections in Paris, candidate Rachida Dati criticizes the left for its poor handling of extracurricular services amid rising violence in the capital.

The article critiques the alliance of left-wing parties with LFI, highlighting their lack of opposition to the National Rally (RN) in municipal elections.

The RN list in Carpentras, after forming an alliance with two other nationalist lists, is now in a favorable position ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Sophia Chikirou, the LFI candidate for the Paris mayoralty, will participate in a debate with her opponents Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire, ahead of the second round of the municipal elections.

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

Bruno Retailleau has declined to support incumbent Christian Estrosi in the Nice municipal elections, citing a detrimental campaign atmosphere.

Rachida Dati aims to reclaim Paris in the 2026 municipal elections as she faces a divided left after coalition shifts.

Le Figaro TV and BFMTV will broadcast the only debate between Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire ahead of the second round of the Paris municipal elections.

The left's increasing alliances with La France Insoumise before the 2026 municipal elections exemplify the party's growing political relevance in the lead-up to the presidential elections.

Philippe Dessertine's unexpected withdrawal from the Bordeaux municipal elections could shift the city's political landscape towards the right.

Rachida Dati's potential victory in the Paris municipal elections is under scrutiny following results from the first round of elections held in 2026 across France's largest cities.

Thomas Karmasin, a long-time incumbent in local elections, faces a runoff against newcomer Ronja von Wurmb-Seibel after 30 years in office.

Sophie Dhoury-Lehner, the outgoing mayor of Creil, has been placed under police protection due to death threats received on social media.

The RN is attempting to rally right-wing voters for the 2026 municipal elections in Nice, despite a lack of unity within the Republican front.

A candidate from the National Rally in Gap is under judicial investigation following the release of videos displaying his involvement in online discussions containing racist and neo-Nazi rhetoric.

The upcoming municipal elections in 2026 have seen leftist parties in major French cities forming alliances, especially with La France Insoumise (LFI), while some candidates in cities like Paris and Marseille refuse to join these coalitions.

Philippe Dessertine's refusal to ally with fellow candidates could threaten the possibility of a political change in Bordeaux's upcoming municipal elections.

Benoît Payan, the outgoing mayor of Marseille, has decided to run independently against RN candidate Franck Allisio in the upcoming municipal elections, declining offers for alliances.

Political bettors are placing significant cryptocurrency wagers on the outcomes of the 2026 municipal elections in various French cities despite the platform being banned in France.

Upcoming municipal elections in France may see the term length for mayors extend to seven years to avoid conflicts with the busy electoral calendar of 2032.

In the upcoming 2026 municipal elections in Lyon, ecologists face challenges in the metropolitan area despite a strong performance from their candidate Gregory Doucet.

Following his victory in the municipal elections, new mayor Bally Bagayoko's supporters celebrated with chants, including solidarity with Gaza.

Agnès Evren confronted Marine Tondelier during a BFMTV special edition focused on the 2026 municipal elections, highlighting the tensions surrounding the electoral dialogue in France.

Christian Berçaïts, the mayor of Viodos-Abense-de-Bas, was found dead at his home after losing in the first round of the municipal elections, with authorities considering suicide as the likely cause.

Bally Bagayoko was elected as the new mayor of Saint-Denis with a significant victory in the municipal elections.

With less than a week to go until the first round of the municipal elections in France, Le Figaro examines voter intentions in major cities and discusses local alliances between the Left and LFI.

Nathalie Saint-Cricq's comparison of Éric Ciotti to Mussolini during a live broadcast prompted Franceinfo to issue an apology for her inappropriate remarks.

The article reports on the detailed results of the 2026 municipal elections in the French cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, highlighting the new electoral process allowing citizens to vote directly for their mayors.

During the first round of the municipal elections in Roubaix, a ballot containing a photo of rugby star Thomas Ramos was found, highlighting the intersection of sports and politics in the region.

Sarah Knafo's qualification for the second round of the 2026 municipal elections in Paris comes after a significant surge from the La France Insoumise party and favorable results for the Rassemblement National in other cities like Marseille.

The RN's Jordan Bardella pointed to strong performances in the first round of municipal elections, aiming for a continued presence in local governance.

In the upcoming 2026 municipal elections in Toulouse, incumbent mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc faces significant challenges from the left as they lead in combined ballots.

François Bayrou aims to win a third term as mayor of Pau to overcome his brief tenure at Matignon amid controversies.