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Will the upcoming mayoral elections in France see voters opt for Far-Right candidates?

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France's political forces are a...

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13.25 28 Jan 2026


Will the upcoming mayoral elections in France see voters opt for Far-Right candidates?


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13.25 28 Jan 2026


With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France's political forces are already jockeying for position. Emmanuel Macron’s power hangs by a thread due to a revolving door of four different prime ministers. All eyes will focus to the upcoming mayoral elections in France and if the far-right national rally will gain enough support to put them in power.     

Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.


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