First Round of French Municipal Elections Approaches
35,000 communes in the first round.
First round tests party strength for 2027 presidential race.
Local issues like security and taxes.
Parties refine strategies ahead of 2027.
High-profile battles in Paris and Marseille.
Second round on March 22 if no majority.
Turnout reflects distrust in French democracy.
National Rally targets urban centers.
Edouard Philippe's Le Havre loss could weaken his capital.
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