French voters are heading to the polls for local elections after a six-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With 48.7 million eligible voters across 35,000 municipalities, voter turnout is a key focus. Nearly 900,000 candidates are competing, with many municipalities expected to elect mayors in the first round. Major cities like Paris and Marseille are anticipated to have competitive second rounds. The elections hold significant political implications ahead of the next presidential election. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)