France's local elections become a proving ground for the 2027 presidential race
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Two-round municipal elections across tens of thousands of French towns, including Paris, are shaping up as a key test for the 2027 presidential race. The outcome could boost the National Rally’s national momentum while giving center-left and center-right candidates, like Édouard Philippe in Le Havre and Rachida Dati in Paris, a platform to position themselves for the presidency.
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