OPINION: Local elections will show if France still has the will to resist the far-right
France's March 15th municipal elections will test the 'republican front' pact's ability to block far-right Rassemblement National gains before the 2027 presidential election.
France suspects foreign interference in key mayoral races
A foreign disinformation campaign targeted two hard-left French lawmakers running for mayor in Marseille and Toulouse using fake websites, social media accounts, and defamatory blogs with QR codes.
French voters unable to attend polling stations can appoint an eligible proxy to cast their vote, with applications processed at local police stations or online.