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Briefing: French local elections expose left-wing infighting and RN's limits in big cities

Strategic angle: While the left managed to hold onto Paris, Lyon and Marseille, alliances forged with radical left La France Insoumise often failed against the right.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-22 · 1 MIN READ

Left retains control in major cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.

Alliances with La France Insoumise struggled against right-wing opposition.

Rassemblement National shows growing influence in mid-sized cities.