France Is Voting for Thousands of New Mayors. Here’s Why It Matters.

The New York Times | March 22, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
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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