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.
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.
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At a meeting in Marseille on March 7, 2026, Jean-Luc Mélenchon sharply criticized the Socialist Party's «irresponsible and dangerous» attitude, one week before the first round of municipal elections. Supporting La France insoumise candidate Sébastien Delogu, he stated that «Marseille will not be swept away by the brown wave» of the Rassemblement national. He also denied antisemitism accusations from his former left-wing allies.
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.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed disappointment over the team's 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley but urged a swift recovery for their upcoming Champions League match against Marseille. Forward Hugo Ekitiké shared his excitement for the fixture at the Vélodrome, where he has fond memories. The Reds sit ninth in the Champions League league phase, three points ahead of 16th-placed Marseille.
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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No one in Paris dares consider Marseille flipping to the Rassemblement National in the 2026 municipal elections. Yet, this scenario remains possible, with the key in the hands of La France Insoumise. Maintaining the LFI list in the second round could favor the RN candidate's election.
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