France's far right sets measured ambitions for local elections
- Posted on March 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France's far right sets measured ambitions for local elections

While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control – Toulon and Nice. It is mainly focusing on medium-sized cities in the northeast and southeast of France, its two traditional strongholds.