Far right polls strongly in French mayoral elections seen as launchpad for 2027 presidential race

Candidates for the far-right National Rally posted strong results in the first round of France’s municipal elections on Sunday, winning several races outright and polling neck-a...

Early report Major update Updated Mar 15, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

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Far right polls strongly in French mayoral elections seen as launchpad for 2027 presidential race

France24 •published Mar 15, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC •fetched Mar 15, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC