Summary
Emmanuel Gregoire of the Socialist Party has won the Paris mayoral race. This victory comes amid broader municipal elections in France, where traditional political parties and the far right also made gains in various regions. Gregoire's win is seen as a significant success for the left in France's capital.
Key Facts
- Emmanuel Gregoire from the Socialist Party won the Paris mayoral election.
- Gregoire received approximately 51 to 53 percent of the vote according to exit polls.
- The elections saw gains for both the left and right-wing parties across France.
- The far-right National Rally (RN) did not gain control in major southern cities like Marseille and Toulon.
- In Marseille, Socialist Mayor Benoit Payan was re-elected with about 56.3 percent of the vote.
- Gregoire was formerly a deputy to outgoing Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo.
- The RN party experienced notable wins in smaller local areas and in the city of Nice.
- Former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe was re-elected as mayor in Le Havre.
