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French socialist candidate for Paris mayoral election Emmanuel Gregoire, center left, and, Anne Hidalgo, center right, after Gregoire won the second round of elections

Video. French elections: Paris stays left as far right makes mixed gains

Updated: 23/03/2026 - 7:16 GMT+1

The results offered an early snapshot of France’s political balance before 2027. Here are the main takeaways.

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