Large cities slow the advance of the extreme right despite an abstention of more than 40%
In the municipal elections in France we are seeing a familiar scene: all parties claim some type of victory, although with nuances. The socialists retain power in the most symbolic cities; the extreme right stops there, but continues to advance in medium-sized municipalities; and the left once again debates whether unity adds or subtracts.
The most compelling figure is, however, the alarming abstention, which exceeds 40%. Ana Fuentes analyzes together with Raquel Villaécija, from Paris, the keys and readings left by these elections.
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