Perpinyà: The Catalan City Backing Far-Right Politics & Shifting Alliances

Perpinyà: The Catalan City Backing Far-Right Politics & Shifting Alliances

Perpignan, France – A political realignment in the French city of Perpignan is drawing attention, as former mayor Jean-Marc Pujol, who once welcomed exiled Catalan President Carles Puigdemont with honors, has publicly announced his support for far-right incumbent Louis Aliot in the upcoming municipal elections. This move marks a significant shift for Pujol, a conservative … Read more

French Elections: Le Pen Eyes Mayoral Wins as Springboard to 2027 Presidency

French Elections: Le Pen Eyes Mayoral Wins as Springboard to 2027 Presidency

PARIS – As France heads to the polls this Sunday for municipal elections, the contests are taking on a significance far beyond local governance. With the French presidential election slated for spring 2027, these elections are widely viewed as a crucial test for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) party, and a potential springboard for … Read more