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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I wanted to spread my wings": 1995, the year Alain Juppé turned the page on the Chaban-Delmas era in Bordeaux

The article discusses Alain Juppé's political transition in 1995, marking a significant change in Bordeaux from the Chaban-Delmas era.

Mar 4 • 09:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Municipal Councilor Resigns After Criticism Over House Deal

Municipal councilor Andreas From resigns after backlash regarding a controversial house purchase from a woman with dementia.

Mar 4 • 08:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The municipal councilor in Åsele resigns - after revelations about a house purchase

The municipal councilor Andreas From has resigned from all political positions following backlash and hatred received after revelations regarding a house purchase.

Mar 4 • 08:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Arnaud Deslandes, Successor to Martine Aubry in Lille, Leading in a Poll

Arnaud Deslandes is leading in the polls for the upcoming Lille mayoral elections, showing strong support compared to his opponents.

Mar 4 • 07:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In a meeting in Nîmes, Jordan Bardella attacks the 'excesses' and 'verbal violence' of Jean-Luc Mélenchon

In a recent meeting in Nîmes, Jordan Bardella criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon for his inflammatory rhetoric, linking it to broader political tensions in France ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Mar 4 • 07:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Vannacci, the Sanremo effect: the League explodes in the City of Flowers and National Future enters the Municipality

Following the visit of MEP Vannacci during the Sanremo Festival, the League has been removed from the municipal council.

Mar 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a few hours, the president of the Chamber archives the request for a CPI to investigate João Campos for changing the result of the competition

The president of the Municipal Chamber of Recife has archived a request for a parliamentary investigation into Mayor João Campos following allegations of influence peddling and nepotism related to changes in a public competition result.

Mar 3 • 15:28 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Haparanda makes million-dollar deals – with the municipal councilor's company

Local politician and entrepreneur Janne Lind has been involved in significant municipal contracts without formal agreements following his election as Haparanda's new municipal councilor.

Mar 3 • 08:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Farrugia by Dati's side, a Goncourt prize for Lisnard, Zebda divided in Toulouse... Which artists are mobilizing for the municipal elections?

Prominent artists and public figures are rallying behind various candidates in the upcoming municipal elections in France.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The first electoral list of the Reform Party in Ísafjörður has been approved

The Reform Party has approved its electoral list for the upcoming municipal elections in Ísafjörður, marking its first participation in the local election.

Mar 2 • 21:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Simple Morality for the City Council: Tell the Whole Truth about Oslo Nye

The article discusses the importance of transparency in political narratives, particularly concerning the financial struggles of Oslo Nye Teater, emphasizing that its economic issues stem from municipal prioritization rather than mismanagement.

Mar 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: The National Rally Presents 55 Lists in Gironde, a Record

The National Rally party has announced a record 55 candidate lists in Gironde for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections, aiming to significantly increase their representation.

Mar 2 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Toulouse: the PS candidate cannot find an agreement with LFI without 'clarification'

In Toulouse, the PS candidate François Briançon is demanding clarification from LFI regarding Jean-Luc Mélenchon's recent controversial statements before any potential agreement for the second round of municipal elections.

Mar 2 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Giessen: Campaign Posters Almost Without Local Reference

Campaign posters in the municipal elections in Giessen, Germany, lack local references, leading to confusion about the city's identity.

Mar 2 • 13:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: Payan Tightened by Allisio, the Right Declines

A recent Ifop poll shows a close race between incumbent mayor Benoît Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio ahead of the municipal elections in Marseille.

Mar 2 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Nantes: Foulques Chombart de Lauwe, the Former Lone Horseman Who Dreams of Turning the City to the Right

Foulques Chombart de Lauwe emerges as a right-wing candidate in Nantes' municipal elections, backed by key political figures and determined to unseat the current mayor.

Mar 2 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They prepare the Independence Party's list in Reykjavik

The Independence Party in Reykjavik has announced the top candidates for the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 28 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The list of candidates from Samfylkingin in Hafnarfjörður has been approved - the deputy chairman leads the list

The Samfylkingin party's candidate list for Hafnarfjörður has been approved, with the deputy chairman at the forefront.

Feb 28 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

France confirms classification of Mélenchon's party as extreme left for the first time

France's highest administrative court has confirmed the classification of the LFI party as extreme left and the UDR as extreme right for upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 27 • 20:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Independence Party's ballot list in Mosfellsbær approved

The Independence Party's candidate list for the municipal elections in Mosfellsbær has been approved.

Feb 27 • 20:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Framsókn unveils candidate list in Mosfellsbær

Framsókn has revealed its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections in Mosfellsbær, with Sævar Birgisson leading the list.

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

Municipal Elections in Nice: The Final Showdown Between Éric Ciotti and Christian Estrosi, Two Rival Brothers

The article discusses the upcoming municipal elections in Nice, focusing on the rivalry between incumbent mayor Christian Estrosi and deputy Éric Ciotti, both prominent figures on the right.

Feb 27 • 17:31 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
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Brno elections in the shadow of Bitcoin. Scandal could break the pragmatic alliance of national rivals

The upcoming municipal elections in Brno could either solidify or disrupt the unusual coalition between rival political parties ANO and ODS, previously strained by a Bitcoin-related scandal.

Feb 27 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall

The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal 2026: In Beausoleil, the unlikely confrontation between the Spinellis, father and son

In Beausoleil, a small town near Monaco, a surprising election battle is unfolding between incumbent Mayor Gérard Spinelli and his son Nicolas, who aims to unseat him.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The letter (spot) from the mayor to the 14,000 municipal employees

The mayor of Milan, during a recent communication to 14,000 municipal employees, seems to focus on self-promotion following the Winter Olympics, drawing criticism for attempting to overshadow past inefficiencies.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death of an ultranationalist in France raises urgent questions

The killing of 23-year-old ultranationalist Quentin Deranque in France has ignited a political storm ahead of municipal elections, exposing deep societal divides and escalating tensions between extreme political factions.

Feb 27 • 02:00 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Strasbourg: Facing 'Threats from the Extreme Right', a Former Spokesperson for the Young Guard Withdraws His Candidacy

Cem Yoldas, a former spokesperson for the Young Guard, withdraws his candidacy for municipal elections in Strasbourg citing threats from the extreme right as a major concern for his and his team's safety.

Feb 26 • 15:22 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
🇫🇷 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
🇮🇸 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
🇫🇷 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
🇪🇸 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
🇮🇸 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 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council approves the creation of a process commission to investigate the appointment of former mayor to DME in Poços de Caldas, MG

The Municipal Chamber of Poços de Caldas has approved a process commission to investigate the appointment of former mayor Sérgio Azevedo to the presidency of DME Participações.

Feb 25 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga City Council Meeting Interrupted After 10 Hours of Work

The Riga City Council meeting was interrupted after deputies bickered over various issues, including the restructuring of educational institutions and the closing of kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 17:30 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: These Munich Candidates Are Familiar, But Not From Local Politics

The upcoming Munich city council election features several candidates known for their non-political backgrounds, with two candidates seen as having the best chances of success.

Feb 25 • 12:35 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
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Two months after the municipal election, I am wasting my time discussing cleaning supplies and food clubs

A newly elected member of Copenhagen’s Health and Care Committee expresses frustration about the democratic decision-making processes in welfare policy.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Tenant Aid: The Landlord as a Villain

Frankfurt's initiative to provide vouchers for tenant association memberships highlights a potentially biased stance against landlords in municipal politics.

Feb 24 • 19:22 UTC

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