Marseille
Internal tensions in Payan's camp and controversial proposals by Allisio in Marseille
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In Marseille, the submission of electoral lists by outgoing mayor Benoît Payan has sparked tensions within his left-wing majority, with sidelined deputies denouncing brutal decisions. Meanwhile, RN candidate Franck Allisio, polling at 34% of voting intentions, presented priority measures including an 'anti-thugs pass' for parks and beaches. These developments come two weeks before the first round of the 2026 municipal elections.
Six individuals have been indicted and placed in pretrial detention for their alleged involvement in the murder of Mehdi Kessaci on November 13, 2025, in Marseille. They were arrested on Monday in the Marseille region and Hérault by judicial police. Anti-organized crime prosecutor Vanessa Perrée announced the developments in a statement.
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In the second round of the 2026 Marseille municipal elections, Benoît Payan (DVG) retained the mayoralty with 54.34% of votes, against Franck Allisio (RN) at 40.30% and Martine Vassal at 5.36%. Payan's Printemps marseillais secured six of the city's eight sectors.
With less than two months until the municipal elections, Jordan Bardella, president of the Rassemblement National, has revealed quantified ambitions for his party, estimating it could win several dozen communes. Marseille is highlighted as the main target, with candidate Franck Allisio neck-and-neck with incumbent mayor Benoît Payan in polls.
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Liverpool defeated Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League at the Stade Velodrome, extending their unbeaten run to 13 matches across all competitions. Dominik Szoboszlai's clever free-kick, an own goal by goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, and a late strike from Cody Gakpo secured the victory, boosting the Reds' hopes for a top-eight finish. Manager Arne Slot praised his players but highlighted ongoing consistency issues against defensive setups.
The French National Assembly symbolically approved the government's declaration on fighting narcotraffic during a debate on Wednesday. This discussion follows the death of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille, which shocked public opinion. The government aims to build consensus on funding priorities.
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During a visit to Marseille, President Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in the fine for drug use to 500 euros, up from 200 euros. He also visited the grave of Mehdi Kessaci, murdered in November, and called for international cooperation against drug traffickers.
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