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France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections
- France votes in municipal elections seen as the final major gauge before next year’s presidential vote.
- RN is fielding about 650 lists, far more than in previous local votes.
- Marine Le Pen is the best-known face of the RN ahead of the 2027 presidential bid.
- Paris mayoral race features conservative candidate Rachida Dati challenging Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire.
- RN seeks to translate local gains into national influence amid concerns over security and urban policy.
- New Caledonia is among overseas territories voting in the municipal elections.
- Mayors across about 35,000 communes influence national sentiment and policy priorities.
- Second round will occur on March 22 if no absolute majority is reached.
- RN faces limited local major-city representation despite national prominence.
- Local issues include security, housing, and local taxes shaping voter choices.
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