France's Green party and its left-wing allies have made significant gains in the second round of local elections. Lyon, Strasbourg, Bordeaux and Besançon all voted for the party on a bad night for President Emmanuel Macron. His centrist LREM party, which has less support at local level than nationally, failed to win in any major city.
Voters were required to wear face masks under continuing measures to stop the spread of coronavirus and turnout hit a record low. Only roughly 40% of the electorate took part in the poll on Sunday.
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