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French political parties seek alliances before final round of local elections

Candidates look for deals with rivals to boost chances as major seats including Paris, Marseille and Lyon appear tight

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

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.

Euronews · Mar 16

Marseille tight, Paris uncertain after first round of French local elections

Uncertainty reigns in France’s largest cities after Sunday’s first round of local elections, starting with Paris, where the Socialist candidate was leading, but whose victory in the second round could be upset by the hard left candidate’s remaining in the race. The far right appeared strong in several southern cities,…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16

Marseille is a haven for artists and progressives. How could it be on the cusp of far-right rule?

France’s coolest city has been shaped by immigration, yet a win for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in local elections could be seismic – for the whole country, says Marseille-based journalist Mary Fitzgerald

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

French mayoral candidates targeted in foreign disinformation campaign

A foreign disinformation campaign has targeted two candidates running in France’s local elections this weekend, a government agency and a security source said on Tuesday – the third foreign attack targeting public figures in recent days.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11

Mayor of Marseille opposes Kanye West concert over 'unapologetic Nazism'

Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June.

Euronews · Mar 5

Drug murders in France: how organised crime moves in and ruins communities

France has reached what has been called a “turning point” in its relationship with drugs cartels after Medhi Kessaci the innocent 20-year-old brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci was shot dead in Marseille last November.

The Conversation · Feb 23

England have announced their Under-16 squad for February fixtures - and Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be delighted

England U16 will travel to Turkiye to take on Denmark, Spain and France in February

FourFourTwo · Feb 18

Anti-drug activist campaigns in French election despite threats, 2 brothers lost to gang violence

Amine Kessaci has been targeted with death threats and lost two brothers to drug violence

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Liverpool’s previous clash with Bournemouth opened the Premier League season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24