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March 16, 2026

THIS IS HOW AUSTRIAN MEDIA WRITES ABOUT THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE: Marine Le Pen's party wins strategically important cities!

The final decision will be made in the second round next week.

THIS IS HOW AUSTRIAN MEDIA WRITES ABOUT THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE: Marine Le Pen's party wins strategically important cities!

TL;DR

  • The right-wing nationalist Rassemblement National (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, has made significant gains in France's local elections.
  • RN is leading in several cities, including traditionally strongholds and even challenging in larger urban areas like Marseille and Toulon.
  • RN candidates have won outright in some towns, demonstrating deep local support.
  • The left has managed to defend key cities like Paris and Bordeaux, with the radical left party LFI also showing strong results.
  • The Green party and President Macron's political camp have experienced a decline in support.
  • Intense coalition negotiations are underway ahead of the second round of elections.
  • The results are seen by some as a prelude to the 2027 presidential elections.

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