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Local election results show the hurdles along the path to power for French far right

Despite achieving historic scores and taking control of over 60 municipalities in the French local elections, the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, RN) will be disappointed by its failure to make a breakthrough in the larger towns and cities. The headlines coming out of France after the second round of…

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The Guardian view on France after Macron: local elections offer clues to seeing off the far-right threat

Editorial: Victories in Paris and Marseille suggest a united left can reclaim centre-ground voters. But the end of Macronism is leaving a complex political landscape

The Guardian - UK

French left wins mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille and Lyon

Left-wing parties have held onto Paris, Marseille and Lyon, according to provisional results announced on Sunday evening. The far right failed to take the big cities it had hoped, but made significant inroads in smaller ones.

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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor, as National Rally fails to take key cities

City hall veteran beats rightwinger Rachida Dati in French capital, while far-right RN fails to win Marseille and Toulon in French local elections

The Guardian - UK

France local elections: a key test one year before the country's presidential election

One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.

Euronews

Paris and Marseille in focus as French go to the polls in local election runoffs

French voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, Marseille and more than 1,500 other constituencies, in a test of the far right’s strength and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

Mayoral races in balance as voting opens in last round of French local elections

Electoral alliances expected to play vital role in number of contests including Paris and Marseille

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What to watch in the deciding round of France's local elections

Voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of elections that will decide who runs France's biggest cities. Beyond selecting local mayors and councillors, the polls could give clues which way French voters are leaning – and what deals parties are prepared to do – ahead of a…

Radio France Internationale

Marseille moving at ‘speedboat pace’ after rebrand in their aim to make waves

Independent team now called Les Marseillaises want to become an iconic club and have the history-making Corinne Diacre at the helm

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

From food to transport, how cities are rewriting the climate playbook

What if tackling sky-high energy bills, unaffordable housing and the daily cost of getting to work could also help solve climate change? One of the world’s leading thinkers on urban sustainability says the two challenges share the same solutions – and cities across Europe are already testing them.

Radio France Internationale

‘It would be an earthquake for France’: is Marseille about to vote in the far right?

A National Rally victory in France’s second city in municipal elections that start on Sunday would be hailed by the party as a step towards taking the presidency next year

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French local elections: Are the electoral alliances strong enough to defeat the far right?

Ballots are set to provide clearest indication so far of political temperature in runup to presidential election

The Independent UK

7 wild nature escapes in Europe where you can feel utterly alone (but never marooned)

Once you’ve explored Europe’s grand cities, turn your attention to its untamed landscapes, where you’ll find secluded coves, electric-blue rivers and jaw-dropping mountains

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

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Euronews

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

Sports Illustrated

‘Everyone Can Disagree’—Arne Slot Doubles Down on Contrarian Liverpool Stance

Slot couldn’t simply accept the praise coming his way after Liverpool’s 3–0 win over Marseille.

The Independent UK

Thursday’s briefing: Champions League trio cash in, as another offers cash back

There were wins for Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea on Wednesday night.

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