Municipal

Ludvika municipal council has unanimously approved the purchase of Vattenfall's shares in VB Energi together with Fagersta municipality.

12 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Less than a week before the first round of municipal elections on March 15, 2026, recent polls show tight voting intentions in major cities. Le Figaro provides an infographic on trends in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and other areas. Races are especially competitive in metropolises, making first-round wins unlikely.

At 80 years old, Laurent Cathala, the socialist mayor of Créteil for 49 years, is launching his ninth municipal campaign despite a previous promise not to run again. He aims to block La France insoumise and complete urban development projects. His alliance is limited to the Parti communiste, as the Ecologists declined the invitation.

1 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In a volatile context, Jordan Bardella of the Rassemblement national and Jean-Luc Mélenchon held successive meetings in Perpignan on February 28 and March 1. The city, led by mayor Louis Aliot (RN), hosted these gatherings ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. Despite school holidays and the threat of rain, the streets had a festive atmosphere.

Hugo Biolley, elected mayor of Vinzieux at 18 in 2020, announces his bid for a second term in the March 15 and 22, 2026 municipal elections. At 24, he has managed the 556-inhabitant commune in Ardèche while studying at Sciences Po Grenoble. He is also job hunting.

18 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In Valognes, Manche, outgoing mayor Jacques Coquelin, from divers droite, allies with his left-wing opposition to seek a fourth term in the municipal elections on March 15 and 22. This 'multicolour' list includes socialist Fabrice Rodriguez and three minority elected officials. The arrangement draws reservations from part of the local left, especially La France insoumise militants.