Municipal elections paris

Municipal Elections 2026: What do the mayoral candidates say about housing? A breakdown of their proposals

The municipal elections are set for March 15 and 22, 2025. If your top concern is housing, we've summarized each candidate's proposals on the topic, as they stand for the Paris mayoralty. Who's promising what? Here's everything you need to know!

Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates Already Declared in Paris? The Current List

Who will Parisians be able to vote for in the upcoming municipal elections on Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2026? So far, six candidates have announced their candidacy—here's a quick rundown of who they are.

Municipal Elections: Is There a Limit on How Many Terms Mayors in France Can Serve?

French voters will head to the polls to choose their new mayors in March 2026. Some incumbents are already eyeing a second or even third term. But is there a cap on how many times someone can serve as mayor?

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: Candidates’ Plans for Mobility & Traffic

What are the plans of the seven leading candidates for Paris mayoralty regarding mobility and traffic? Find out who’s proposing what ahead of the 2026 Paris municipal elections.

2026 Paris Municipal Elections: Candidates' Plans for Finances and the City Budget

What are the proposals of the seven leading candidates for Paris City Hall regarding finance and budgeting? Find out who stands for what as the 2026 municipal elections approach.

Municipal Elections 2026: How Are Seats Allocated in the Paris District Council and City Council?

As the upcoming municipal elections draw near on March 15 and 22, 2026, the new voting system introduced by the August 11, 2025 law is set to shake things up. Parisians will now cast two ballots: one for their local arrondissement council and another for the Paris city council. This change in the electoral method also impacts how seats are allocated within the Paris council... How are they assigned now? Here's what you need to know!

Municipal Elections 2026: Why Was the Voting System Changed?

The electoral system for municipal elections in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille will change starting in 2026, following the passage of a law championed by Deputy Sylvain Maillard and approved by the Constitutional Council in summer 2025. But what’s the reason behind this? Here’s what you need to know.

Municipal Elections 2026: Why Do Parisians Have to Vote Twice This Year? What’s Changing

Big news from Paris: residents will need to vote twice in the upcoming municipal elections on Sundays, March 15 and 22, 2026, due to a recent change in the voting system! Here's what you need to know about the upcoming modifications.

Municipal Elections 2026: How to Register to Vote and Participate in the Ballot

On March 15 and 22, 2026, the French will go to the polls to elect their mayors. But before that, you need to be registered on the electoral roll. Here's how to do it.

Municipal Elections 2026: How to Vote if You Work on Sundays

While the majority of French people are off work on election Sundays, others work, but are still able to vote. A law provides for an exemption in this situation, in order to ensure employees' right to vote.

New voting system for Paris's municipal elections: what has changed for choosing the city’s mayors

The electoral system has been reformed in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. A new regulation has been approved to overhaul the municipal voting process. What are the key changes? How will they impact voters? Here's what you need to know.

Paris: Anne Hidalgo announces she will not seek a 3rd term as mayor

Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris since 2014, confirms in an interview with Le Monde that she will not be standing in the 2026 municipal elections. She wishes to step down after two terms and invest in new projects, while completing the transformations undertaken in the capital, particularly in the face of climate disruption.

Coronavirus: the Musée d’Orsay shuts down until further notice

Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, the Musée d’Orsay has announced it will be closed starting Friday October 30, 2020 and until further notice.

Coronavirus: the Atelier des Lumières reopens

Paris Atelier des Lumières reopens from May 26, 2020. The first digital art center is back with immersive exhibitions and new health instructions.