Overview
- The first and second rounds are set for March 15 and March 22 under the new unified two‑round proportional list system with a 50% seat bonus for the top list.
- Prefectures, after Interior Ministry checks on eligibility and gender parity, have published official slates for communes across the country.
- National media attention has shifted to the war involving Iran, and organizers report sluggish momentum and few proxy filings, echoing concerns voiced by local incumbents.
- Roughly 888,000 people are standing for office this year and about 68 small communes report no list, reflecting slightly lower candidacy levels than in 2020.
- Local campaigning continues despite the national distraction, with a Manosque debate drawing more than 200 residents to question the four contenders.