In Paris, the much anticipated results from the first round of the municipal election are in, with Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire in the lead. Reflecting the importance of the election, voter turnout in the capital exceeded the national average, reaching 58.8%.
Breakdown
- Emmanuel Grégoire leads first round with 38% for the Socialists 4s
- Rachida Dati receives 25% and seeks alliances after poor showing 28s
- Five candidates remain; alliances could decide the second round 52s
- Far-right and centre-right candidates weigh their next moves 57s
- Uncertainty over alliances keeps the race open ahead of the second round 1m 42s