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French Far-Right RN Retains Key City in Local Elections First Round
France's far-right National Rally (RN) secured its biggest city, Perpignan, in the first round of municipal elections. Party leader Jordan Bardella urged voters to back their 'common sense' campaign in the final round.
National Rally Holds Perpignan
France's far-right National Rally (RN) successfully held onto its biggest city, Perpignan, in the first round of municipal elections. Louis Aliot was re-elected as mayor of the city, which has a population of 121,000 and is located near the Spanish border, in the initial vote.
Bardella Calls for Support in Final Round
Jordan Bardella, the head of the National Rally and a potential presidential candidate, called on voters to support his party's 'common sense and order' campaign in the final round of the elections. The party aims to take control of additional cities in the upcoming vote.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-03-15)*
