Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gains

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Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gainsStrategic angle: La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round, but results in other areas were disappointing.
Editorial Staff / March 18, 2026 / 1 MIN READ

Summary

LFI secured victory in Saint-Denis.
Disappointing results in other targeted working-class areas.
Election highlights the challenges for the radical left.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Winning Party	La France Insoumise
Location	Saint-Denis
Election Date	March 18, 2026

Sources

Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/03/18/french-local-elections-in-paris-suburbs-lfi-won-the-biggest-prize-but-made-few-gains_6751548_5.html