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In an unprecedented move, 90 political figures from the right and center in France have called for a unified candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in 2027. This comes after the exclusion of Minister of City and Housing, Vincent Jeanbrun, from the Republicans party following his joining of the government.
France faces significant challenges in organizing the elections scheduled for March 15 and 22, 2024, as reports indicate logistical issues. Numerous questions arise regarding the efficiency of government agencies and the resources allocated for this process.
Ninety deputies from the right and center in France have called for the necessity of achieving 'sources of unity' and presenting a single candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. This appeal comes amid a growing list of potential candidates, reflecting a division within the right.
Initial projections indicate Emmanuel Grégoire's victory in the Paris municipal elections, while Benoît Payan secured a win in Marseille. These results reflect political transformations in major French cities.
The voter turnout in the second round of the French municipal elections reached 48.10% by 5 PM, reflecting a significant decline compared to the first round. This turnout shows a drop of over 4 points compared to the previous elections held in 2014.
French voters returned to polling stations on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, Marseille, and over 1500 other municipalities. This vote is viewed as a critical test of political forces ahead of next year's presidential elections, with results likely to impact the future of various parties in the country.