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French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.
news.movim.eu / TheNewYorkTimes • 22 March 2026
France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the far right may not have made major gains.
The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.
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