French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections
City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest
French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections
City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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French voters head to the polls for the first round of local elections
While most towns will have elected their mayors by this Sunday night, several major cities could face a fiercely contested second-round run-off next week
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The far-right Alternative for Germany party is poised for fresh gains in municipal elections in the central state of Hesse. As fuel prices soar, German MPs are urging measures to offset the pain.
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Republic of Congo votes in presidential election
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Elections and Political Uncertainty – Critical drivers of Gold Demand and the Gold Price
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