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Doggy drinks and subsidised vet visits: Paris’s mayoral race goes canine crazy

The densely dog-populated city will soon elect a new mayor and candidates want pet-owners on their side

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

Paris mayoral race puts city's green transformation to the test

As Parisians prepare to vote in Sunday’s municipal election, outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo's decade-long push to cut vehicle use and expand cycling is under scrutiny as candidates debate whether to build on or roll back policies that have reshaped the French capital’s streets.

Radio France Internationale

The battle for Paris: can Rachida Dati fend off scandal to become next mayor?

Seen by rivals as a dangerous rightwinger, others hope controversial culture minister can snatch Paris from the left

The Guardian - UK

Thousands turn out for national rallies in support of French police force

Thousands of protesters including far-right politicians rallied across France on Saturday afternoon in support of the country's cash-strapped police force. Organised by the Alliance trade union, rallies were held in around 20 cities, including Paris, where between 15,000 and 20,000 people turned up.

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France wary of MAGA influence ahead of 2027 elections

US President Donald Trump's MAGA movement is cosying up to France's far right as part of an ideological offensive abroad since his return to office, with French authorities worried about its influence ahead of key elections.

Radio France Internationale

Europe’s far-right leaders attack ‘hate-mongering left’ after Charlie Kirk murder

Viktor Orbán claims death of Turning Point USA’s founder was ‘result of international hate campaign’ as prominent figures pay tribute

The Guardian - UK

Who could be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election?

While Emmanuel Macron's departure is still a long way off, the municipal elections of 2026 will see French political parties kick-start their campaigning for the presidential election of 2027. But with some likely contenders already beginning to emerge, we take a look at who could be on the ballot in…

Radio France Internationale

Mainstream political groups propose overhaul of far-right tech report

Amendments proposed set out a range of topics to consider in a bid to achieve EU tech sovereignty.

Euronews

How Bolloré, the ‘French Murdoch’, carried Le Pen’s far right to the brink of power

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré has put his sprawling media empire at the service of the country’s nationalist right, precipitating a rightward shift in French politics. Pulling strings from behind the scenes in the manner of Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire corporate raider has orchestrated an alliance of bitter right-wing rivals in…

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