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Le Pen’s far right eyes local elections as launchpad for French presidential bid
- The National Rally targets decisive municipal wins in Marseille and Nice to build momentum for a future presidential bid.
- Le Pen's party views local offices as a stepping stone, saying the political shift begins in town halls.
- France’s two-round system complicates far-right gains by enabling ad hoc alliances to block them in the runoff.
- Analysts caution that national trends do not always translate to municipal ballots.
- National Rally officials claim growing power with each election, despite potential setbacks.
- The campaign centers on Toulon, a city with past far-right leadership and lingering reputational baggage.
- Laure Lavalette runs as a local candidate in Toulon, avoiding the party name to appeal broadly.
- Experts say polling shows the party could succeed in power, influencing voter perception of a glass ceiling.
- The 2024 snap elections showcased how the National Rally's strength can be curtailed by coalitions.
- Municipal races are seen as tests of electability ahead of national power struggles.
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