France's far right makes gains in first-round municipal elections as major cities head to runoff

Mar 17, 2026 - 13:00
France's far right makes gains in first-round municipal elections as major cities head to runoff
France's far right has made gains in the first round of municipal elections in the southeast, while control of most major cities, including Paris, remains undecided ahead of the upcoming runoff. The vote is widely seen as a test before next year's presidential election.