The municipal elections held in France this March 2026 have left more than just a distribution of mayors. They have drawn a fragmented, tense political map with clear signs of a change of cycle. The Socialist Party has managed to maintain control of key cities such as Paris and Marseilles. At first glance it may seem like a victory. But, in reality, it is more of an exercise of resistance than of strength. French socialism does not advance: it e…
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The municipal elections held in France this March 2026 have left more than just a distribution of mayors. They have drawn a fragmented, tense political map with clear signs of a change of cycle. The Socialist Party has managed to maintain control of key cities such as Paris and Marseilles. At first glance it may seem like a victory. But, in reality, it is more of an exercise of resistance than of strength. French socialism does not advance: it e…