France Holds Municipal Elections Seen as Test Before Presidential Race
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France held municipal elections to choose new mayors across the country, with the vote serving as a key test of public sentiment ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The elections are being closely watched to determine whether the traditional republican front - a coalition of mainstream parties - can still effectively block extremist candidates from gaining power at the local level. The results are expected to provide important indicators of political trends and voter preferences before France's presidential contest.