Doggy drinks and subsidised vet visits: Paris’s mayoral race goes canine crazy The densely dog-populated city will soon elect a new mayor and candidates want pet-owners on their side The Guardian - UK · Mar 21
What to watch in the deciding round of France's local elections Voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of elections that will decide who runs France's biggest cities. Beyond selecting local mayors and councillors, the polls could give clues which way French voters are leaning – and what deals parties are prepared to do – ahead of a… Radio France Internationale · Mar 18
French political parties seek alliances before final round of local elections Candidates look for deals with rivals to boost chances as major seats including Paris, Marseille and Lyon appear tight The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
Marseille tight, Paris uncertain after first round of French local elections Uncertainty reigns in France’s largest cities after Sunday’s first round of local elections, starting with Paris, where the Socialist candidate was leading, but whose victory in the second round could be upset by the hard left candidate’s remaining in the race. The far right appeared strong in several southern cities,… Radio France Internationale · Mar 16
France's local elections: who are the contenders in the battle for Paris? The Socialist Party took control of Paris in 2001, after 130 years of right-wing dominance, but now the controversial 12-year legacy of Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo has fuelled bids for a change of direction. We look at the six main contenders in the upcoming municipal elections and the issues they're… Radio France Internationale · Mar 12
France accuses Russia of election interference using fake website French officials have accused a Russian group tied to military intelligence of foreign interference after it sought to discredit a centre-right candidate in upcoming local elections via a fraudulent website. Radio France Internationale · Mar 6
The battle for Paris: can Rachida Dati fend off scandal to become next mayor? Seen by rivals as a dangerous rightwinger, others hope controversial culture minister can snatch Paris from the left The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
Anti-Noise Crusaders In Paris Want A Partial Motorcycle Ban A new proposal from some Parisian city officials would ban motorcycles and scooters with petrol engines from operating in the city overnight. Who does it hurt? RideApart · Feb 8, 2024