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'Green wave' ebbs in local elections, as French Greens become key allies on left

The Greens were key partners for the Socialists and the left in France’s 2026 local elections, but the results were a far cry from the “green wave" of the 2020 elections. What has happened to the French Green party, and what is the state of political ecology today?

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Macron warns extremes pose danger to France ahead of final mayoral vote

President Emmanuel Macron warned on Wednesday that political extremists presented a danger to France as candidates continued their campaigning ahead of Sunday's second round of polling in mayoral elections.

Radio France Internationale

Major cities see close first round results in French local elections

In major cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon, candidates are set to begin negotiations ahead of a run-off vote following a first round marked by a relatively high abstention rate and some unexpected results.

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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,…

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Jean-Michel Aulas ruffles feathers in Lyon after swapping football for politics

Club’s former owner leads the polls in spiky mayoral race but is accused of putting forward ‘nothing of substance’

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French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon

The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.

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Holocaust memorial in Lyon vandalised with Free Gaza inscription in 'intolerable act'

The three-metre tall memorial was only inaugurated in January to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.

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Lyon mayor condemns ‘Free Gaza’ defacement of Holocaust memorial

Mayor says city stands firm against antisemitism after message scratched into black marble memorial

The Guardian - UK

'Rails of memory' Holocaust memorial opens in French city of Lyon

A Holocaust memorial was inaugurated in Lyon on Sunday, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Over 6,000 Jews from the French city were killed between 1941-1945.

Radio France Internationale

Abbé Pierre's name scrubbed from French public spaces over abuse scandal

Lyon, the birthplace of Abbé Pierre, founder of the Emmaus charity, will rename a plaza bearing his name following recent sexual assault allegations against him. The decision comes amid a wider reevaluation of tributes to Abbé Pierre across France.

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Lyon more than doubles paternity leave to 10 weeks for city employees

Lyon's municipal council has voted to extend paternity leave for its employees to 10 weeks, making it the first city in France to do so.

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French mayor cancels event attended by Franco-Palestinian lawyer after threats

The mayor of Lyon has canceled round table talks due to be held on Wednesday in the presence of the Franco-Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri. Grégory Doucet said he regretted not being able "to calmly guarantee freedom of expression" in a context marked in recent days by an outbreak of violence…

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French city of Lyon to get 'long overdue' Holocaust memorial

The City Council of Lyon in eastern France has voted on a budget to build a Holocaust memorial. Although several plaques exist for the victims of WWII, the city centre lacks its own distinct tribute to the deportation of Jews.

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