France's municipal elections entered a crucial negotiation phase following the first round, with candidates scoring above 10 percent qualifying for next Sunday's runoff and alliances set to determine control of major cities including Paris, where Socialists currently lead. The National Rally is competitive in southern cities, the hard left is posting strong results, and the elections are viewed as a bellwether for next year's presidential race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.
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France's municipal elections entered a crucial negotiation phase following the first round, with candidates scoring above 10 percent qualifying for next Sunday's runoff and alliances set to determine control of major cities including Paris, where Socialists currently lead. The National Rally is competitive in southern cities, the hard left is posting strong results, and the elections are viewed as a bellwether for next year's presidential race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.