France's municipal elections, a powerful indicator of the country's mood
- Posted on January 27, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France's municipal elections, a powerful indicator of the country's mood

EDITORIAL. In the vote on March 15 and 22, a significant rise in abstention rates compared to 2014 would reveal growing public distrust in political leaders and send a strong message to candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election.