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French local elections: political scientist on what’s next for the hard right and radical left

In the wake of the final round of France’s local elections, we asked political pundit Frédéric Sawicki what the mayoral vote tells us about the political future of the two main contenders – Rassemblement National (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI)?

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Local election results show the hurdles along the path to power for French far right

Despite achieving historic scores and taking control of over 60 municipalities in the French local elections, the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, RN) will be disappointed by its failure to make a breakthrough in the larger towns and cities. The headlines coming out of France after the second round of…

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French left wins mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille and Lyon

Left-wing parties have held onto Paris, Marseille and Lyon, according to provisional results announced on Sunday evening. The far right failed to take the big cities it had hoped, but made significant inroads in smaller ones.

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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor, as National Rally fails to take key cities

City hall veteran beats rightwinger Rachida Dati in French capital, while far-right RN fails to win Marseille and Toulon in French local elections

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Paris and Marseille in focus as French go to the polls in local election runoffs

French voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, Marseille and more than 1,500 other constituencies, in a test of the far right’s strength and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election.

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What to watch in the deciding round of France's local elections

Voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of elections that will decide who runs France's biggest cities. Beyond selecting local mayors and councillors, the polls could give clues which way French voters are leaning – and what deals parties are prepared to do – ahead of a…

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Major cities see close first round results in French local elections

In major cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon, candidates are set to begin negotiations ahead of a run-off vote following a first round marked by a relatively high abstention rate and some unexpected results.

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Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections

Polling booths have closed after the first round of France's municipal elections, considered a litmus test for the presidential elections next year. Provisional results showed the Socialist candidate was leading in Paris, while the far right looked strong in several southern cities, but pollsters said turnout was low.

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France votes in local elections seen as crucial indicator for presidential poll

Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliances

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‘It would be an earthquake for France’: is Marseille about to vote in the far right?

A National Rally victory in France’s second city in municipal elections that start on Sunday would be hailed by the party as a step towards taking the presidency next year

The Guardian - UK

French local elections: Are the electoral alliances strong enough to defeat the far right?

Ballots are set to provide clearest indication so far of political temperature in runup to presidential election

The Guardian - UK

Police investigate alleged antisemitic attack at home of Nice mayor

Police in Nice were on Saturday investigating an alleged antisemitic attack at the home of the city's mayor Christian Estrosi after a pig's head was found hung on the gate.

Radio France Internationale

Thousands turn out for national rallies in support of French police force

Thousands of protesters including far-right politicians rallied across France on Saturday afternoon in support of the country's cash-strapped police force. Organised by the Alliance trade union, rallies were held in around 20 cities, including Paris, where between 15,000 and 20,000 people turned up.

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French right reignites row over Brigitte Bardot's legacy with call for national tribute

The death of Brigitte Bardot has sparked a fierce political debate in France, after right-wing figures called for a national tribute to the screen legend.

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Mayors across France rebel against the government with Palestine flag protest

France has both Europe’s largest Jewish and Muslim populations

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French court blocks Nice’s ban on cruise ships to fight pollution, overtourism

A French court has suspended a measure made by the mayor of Nice to limit the number of large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism.

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Watch: Luxury £80m British-made superyacht goes up in flames in St Tropez marina

The blaze broke out on board the Sea Lady II, a 41-metre vessel that can sleep up to 10 guests

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Suspected arson causes a second major power outage in south of France

A second major power outage has hit southeastern France, this time in the city of Nice, after a suspected arson damaged an electrical facility

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French authorities investigate second power blackout in two days

At least 45,000 people affected by ‘malicious act’ in Nice, a day after Cannes film festival disrupted by similar outage

Euronews

Two anarchist groups claim responsibility for Cannes and Nice power outages

Nearly 45,000 homes were temporarily without electricity on Saturday night after a fire was started at an electrical transformer in western Nice.

The Independent UK

French Riviera authorities backtrack on war against cruise ships

After the Mayor of Nice launched an attack on ‘floating hotels’ last month, a new proposal has been put forward

Radio France Internationale

Nice to ban cruise ships in fight against overtourism and pollution

The mayor of Nice is moving to ban large cruise ships from docking in its port, aiming to tackle pollution and overtourism. The decision mirrors Venice's 2021 ban, introduced to protect its fragile environment and infrastructure.

The Independent UK

Mayor wages war against 'low cost' cruise ship tourists arriving in Nice

The mayor has criticised cruise passengers who do ‘not consume anything’ and ‘leave their rubbish behind them’

The Independent UK

Judges order right-wing French mayor to remove £144k Joan of Arc statue

The mayor of Nice accused the courts of attacking “French destiny, a national and republican figure”

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Macron joins world leaders in condemnation of New Orleans truck attack

Global condemnation has followed a suspected terror attack in New Orleans, where a pickup truck ploughed into a crowd celebrating the New Year, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more.

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