Paris, France, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - France to elect mayors in run-up to key presidential vote

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France is gearing up for municipal elections this month, with a presidential candidate testing his popularity and the far right eyeing gains ahead of a crunch vote for the country's top job next year. The polls to elect mayors and councillors for six years are to be held in two rounds -- on Sunday, then a week later on March 22. Here's what to know: - What's the context? - The local election comes with the far-right National Rally (RN) party se......

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