French voters participated in mayoral elections across Paris, Marseille, and over 1,500 municipalities, seen as a precursor to the upcoming presidential election. The first round saw high abstention rates, with the Socialist Party and conservative Republicans leading, while the far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed made significant gains. The elections are crucial for various parties to demonstrate their governance capabilities and political strength. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)