French political parties look for alliances ahead of final round of local elections
French political parties negotiate strategic alliances before Sunday's municipal election runoffs in major cities, with far-right and radical-left gains reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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The first round of local elections happens next Sunday (March 15th), with 34,000 communes, from tiny villages up to the major cities, heading out to elect the local mayors who play a huge part in shaping the life and infrastructure of each area.