Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.Supporters of Benoît Payan, the incumbent mayor of Marseille, France, distributing leaflets in the city on Friday. Mr. Payan is competing in a tight race featuring a strong far-right candidate.
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Scritto il 15/03/2026
da Mark Landler and Ana Castelain

