In France, local elections are being held, where a majority of the country’s 35,000 villages, towns, and districts selected their leaders in the first round last weekend. However, approximately 1,500 locations, including larger urban centers, will require a second round of voting. These elections are being closely monitored as a gauge of public sentiment and possible party alliances ahead of next year's presidential elections, where far-right parties are sensing their best chance to gain power.

Polling stations opened in mainland France at 8 AM local time, with initial results anticipated approximately 12 hours later. Notably, a year remains before the presidential elections, making the final results of these local elections critical for understanding the current mood of the French populace. According to the newspaper