French far-right fail to take key cities in test for 2027 presidential race

French far-right parties failed to win key cities in a municipal test seen as an indicator for the 2027 presidential race, showing less momentum than expected. This lowers immediate political tail‑risk from a far‑right surge and is unlikely to move markets materially, though it preserves uncertainty ahead of national elections.

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French far-right parties failed to win key cities in a municipal test seen as an indicator for the 2027 presidential race, showing less momentum than expected. This lowers immediate political tail‑risk from a far‑right surge and is unlikely to move markets materially, though it preserves uncertainty ahead of national elections.