French elect mayors in key cities including ParisEx-minister Rachida Dati hopes to bring Paris back under the control of the right. afpPARIS - Voters began casting their ballots for mayors in top French cities on Sunday, with the left battling to keep Paris while the far right eyes gains ahead of next year's presidential election. Agnes Kaveh, a 41-year-old cybersecurity consultant, would not say who she chose as Paris mayor. Its candidate won by far the most votes in Toulon, a southern city of 180,000 residents. In the northern port city of Le Havre, declared presidential candidate Edouard Philippe is well-placed to remain mayor.

Source: Bangkok Post March 22, 2026 12:15 UTC