France Holds Second Round of Municipal Elections
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France held the second round of municipal elections in more than 1,500 communes across the country. The runoff elections were necessary where no candidate secured an absolute majority in the first round. In the southern city of Nice, far-right candidate Eric Ciotti led against incumbent mayor Christian Estrosi after the initial vote. Municipal elections in France determine local leadership and are often viewed as a barometer of national political sentiment, with results potentially influencing broader political dynamics ahead of future national elections.