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French far-right party holds its biggest city in first-round local elections
- RN and LFI show strong first-round results, signaling widened local influence ahead of 2027 presidential race.
- RN gains in Marseille and other southern cities point to a shift in local power dynamics.
- Runoffs set for March 22 in key cities as RN and LR contenders vie for control.
- Paris shows left-leaning coalition leading, with Chikirou and Grégoire advancing to final round.
- Nice presents a high-stakes contest as Ciotti eyes mayoralty after leaving LR.
- Lyon and other cities show Green-led gains, signaling climate and governance influence.
- Overall context cites a test of political temperature ahead of next year’s presidential race.
- Traditionals face challenge as RN and LR compete for mayoralties across major cities.
- Roubaix mayors' race highlighted as LFI gains local footholds.
- RN aims to capture major cities like Nice as a potential pathway to presidency.
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