9 March 2026 14:31

What you need to know about France's 2026 local elections


France goes to the polls on 15 and 22 March to elect 34,875 mayors, in a vote seen as a key test ahead of next year’s presidential election. The two-round ballot will measure the strength of the far-right National Rally (RN) and showcase what types of alliances could emerge in a fragmented landscape.

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