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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Poll: Leftists continue to govern Paris

A recent Politico poll indicates that Socialist Party candidate Emmanuel Gregoire is set to win the second round of the Paris mayoral elections, thus maintaining leftist control over the French capital.

Mar 20 • 13:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in France: Dramatic Power Plays Around Paris and Marseille

The local elections in France on Sunday will significantly impact the political future of Paris and Marseille, reflecting national tensions ahead of the presidential elections.

Mar 20 • 13:30 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Violence in after-school programs: "We will hold an exceptional Paris Council," promises Sylvain Maillard

The spokesperson for Rachida Dati announced urgent action plans in response to rising violence and pedocriminal cases in Paris's after-school programs amid the municipal campaign.

Mar 20 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Tight Second Round with Emmanuel Grégoire Ahead of Rachida Dati, According to a Survey

A recent poll indicates a very close second round in the Paris municipal elections, with Emmanuel Grégoire leading Rachida Dati by a narrow margin.

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

'Sissy', 'victim': Dati and Chikirou mock Grégoire during the second round municipal debate in Paris

In a contentious debate ahead of the Paris municipal elections, candidates Rachida Dati and Sophia Chikirou criticized opponent Emmanuel Grégoire, focusing on his reactions to their attacks.

Mar 19 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Macron Denies Any Intervention for the Withdrawal of Knafo and Calls Grégoire's Accusation an 'Indecent Lie'

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

Mar 19 • 09:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Elections: Sarah Knafo Accuses Emmanuel Grégoire of 'Descending into Conspiracy Theory'

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.

Mar 19 • 09:53 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Dati and Chikirou, 'two Arabs who know each other'? : Grégoire harshly criticized by his competitors during the municipal debate in Paris

The Paris municipal debate featured candidates Rachida Dati and Sophia Chikirou criticizing Emmanuel Grégoire for his previous comments, resulting in a contentious exchange on homelessness.

Mar 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Housing, Taxes, Finances... What are the Main Economic Proposals of Parisian Candidates?

The article discusses the economic proposals of three candidates in the Parisian municipal elections, highlighting their differing approaches to issues like housing, taxes, and city finances.

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

Municipal elections 2026 in Paris: Rachida Dati attacks the left on its flawed management of extracurricular activities

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.

Mar 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paris, Marseille, Nice, Lyon... Which candidates are competing in the second round of municipal elections in major French cities?

The article discusses the candidates vying in the second round of municipal elections in major French cities following the first round results.

Mar 18 • 15:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Sophia Chikirou Will Face Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire on Figaro TV and BFMTV

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.

Mar 18 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"This does not concern you at RN": accused of having caused "considerable harm to the right", Éric Zemmour responds to Jordan Bardella

Éric Zemmour responds to accusations from Jordan Bardella regarding the division within the French right-wing caused by Zemmour's candidacy.

Mar 18 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The French left faces the dilemma of teaming up with Mélenchon to win elections in big cities

The French left is considering whether to form alliances with Mélenchon to achieve electoral victories in major cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

Mar 18 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Municipal elections in Paris: Glucksmann surprised by the 'strange hierarchy of values' of the PS, Grégoire debates with Dati tonight

Raphaël Glucksmann criticizes the Socialist Party for its inconsistent values regarding alliances in municipal elections.

Mar 18 • 05:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Alone Against a Fractured Left, Rachida Dati Relaunches Bid for Paris

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

Mar 17 • 22:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Le Figaro TV and BFMTV to Broadcast the Only Debate Between Rachida Dati and Emmanuel Grégoire

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.

Mar 17 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Jordan Bardella says he would vote 'personally' for Rachida Dati if he were a voter in the capital

Jordan Bardella expressed his personal support for Rachida Dati in the upcoming Paris municipal elections, citing a concern over the left's potential victory.

Mar 17 • 20:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal elections in Paris: do you approve of Sarah Knafo's withdrawal?

The article discusses public opinion regarding the withdrawal of Sarah Knafo from the Paris municipal elections.

Mar 17 • 16:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gordon Schnieder: More Pirmasens than Paris

Gordon Schnieder appears to have a good chance of winning the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate with the CDU, despite a lack of aggressive campaign tactics.

Mar 17 • 16:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Dirt, parking, trafficking... The seeds of anger among Parisians after two terms of Anne Hidalgo

Parisians express growing dissatisfaction with the city's decline in cleanliness and safety as they prepare for the municipal elections.

Mar 17 • 15:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Sarah Knafo Chooses Withdrawal

Sarah Knafo, a European Parliament member, withdraws from the second round of Paris municipal elections to aid the Republican candidate against the left.

Mar 17 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Paris: The far-right candidate withdraws from the second round – "We must not leave the city to the communists"

Far-right candidate Sarah Knafo has announced her withdrawal from the second round of elections in Paris, claiming it is to prevent the left from winning.

Mar 17 • 13:30 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Sarah Knafo Withdraws Before the Second Round, "Not for Rachida Dati", but "to Block the Left"

Sarah Knafo announced her withdrawal from the Paris municipal elections to prevent a leftist victory, clarifying that it is not an endorsement of Rachida Dati.

Mar 17 • 13:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

France, the waltz of alliances stops in Paris and Marseille: no socialist to Mélenchon

The French left is struggling to form effective alliances ahead of the second round of municipal elections, particularly in Paris and Marseille, where socialist agreements with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s party are failing to materialize.

Mar 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Can Rachida Dati Win in Paris?

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.

Mar 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: The Grand Ball of Alliances with LFI Disrupts the Left's Runoff Campaign

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.

Mar 16 • 20:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Behind the Scenes of the Merger Between Rachida Dati's and Pierre-Yves Bournazel's Lists

Rachida Dati and Pierre-Yves Bournazel have agreed to merge their lists in a bid to shift Paris towards the right, against a backdrop of a divided left.

Mar 16 • 20:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Rachida Dati announces her agreement with Pierre-Yves Bournazel: "I call on all those who no longer want this sectarian left to come together"

Rachida Dati reveals her alliance with Pierre-Yves Bournazel and calls for unity against the left in the lead-up to the Paris municipal elections.

Mar 16 • 19:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Grégoire in Paris, Doucet in Lyon, Massi in Toulon... Betters on Polymarket are wagering big on the 2026 municipal elections

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.

Mar 16 • 18:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Sharing the map between Grégoire and Dati, LFI stronger than Chikirou... What the vote by district in Paris reveals

The first round of municipal elections in Paris highlights significant district-level voting trends, with Emmanuel Grégoire leading.

Mar 16 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The mayorships of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille are in the hands of party alliances

Party alliances play a crucial role in determining the mayorships of major French cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Marseille following the first round of elections.

Mar 16 • 17:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse... Where do the alliance projects stand in the major cities for the second round of municipal elections?

Major French cities are seeing intensified negotiations for alliances ahead of the second round of municipal elections, with different strategies emerging from various candidates.

Mar 16 • 11:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

French Local Elections: Leftists Lead in Paris, Far Rights Hope for Victories

Preliminary results show centrist Edouard Philippe leading in the upcoming second round of local elections in Le Havre, critical for his 2027 presidential campaign.

Mar 16 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: "We Must Succeed in the Alternation", Rachida Dati Wants to "Work" with Bournazel Who Hesitates

Rachida Dati emphasizes the importance of achieving political alternation in Paris, seeking collaboration with center-right candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel amidst challenging election results.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Socialists in Paris Hold Their Ground, Far-Right Gains Ground in Major Cities... France's Local Elections Are a Battle Between Left and Right

In the first round of France's local elections, the leftist coalition led by former Paris deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire won by a large margin in Paris, while far-right candidates topped the polls in several major southern cities.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Detailed Results for Paris, Lyon, and Marseille

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.

Mar 16 • 08:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in France: Surprise in Paris, Tears in Nice, Nail-biter in Marseille

The first round of local elections in France yielded unexpected results, particularly in major cities like Paris, Nice, and Marseille, challenging prior polling predictions.

Mar 16 • 07:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Sarah Knafo Asks Rachida Dati to Accept Her "Outstretched Hand"

Sarah Knafo has urged Rachida Dati to join forces for the upcoming municipal elections in Paris, emphasizing their potential to defeat the left.

Mar 16 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE: Municipal Election Results 2026: Reconquête! Candidate Sarah Knafo Ultimately Qualifies for the Second Round in Paris

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.

Mar 16 • 05:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Local elections in France: right-wing candidates have achieved good results in the first round

In the first round of local elections in France, right-wing candidates have shown promising results despite low voter turnout.

Mar 16 • 05:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Presidential hopeful can be saved in French local elections

Initial results from the French local elections indicate a socialist candidate leading in Paris, while the far-right is gaining ground in southern France.

Mar 15 • 22:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Voting in local elections in France - results from large cities may predict next year's presidential elections

France held local elections on Sunday, with results from major cities potentially influencing the presidential elections next year.

Mar 15 • 22:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A huge victory. Exploit of the Le Pen mayors. Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Le Havre in the runoff

French municipalities are voting to elect new mayors, in a crucial test for both the right and the left, with the Rassemblement National party achieving significant victories in several cities.

Mar 15 • 22:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Municipal elections in France: socialism wins in Paris but will have to contest the runoff

Socialist candidates led in the first round of French municipal elections in Paris and Marseille, with a significant advantage over conservatives, but the final outcome will depend on the upcoming runoff.

Mar 15 • 21:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Left Candidate Emmanuel Grégoire Leads Over LR's Rachida Dati

In the first round of the Paris municipal elections, leftist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire is significantly ahead of Rachida Dati from the LR party.

Mar 15 • 20:44 UTC

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