1. France’s Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream  BBC
  2. Leftists Win Mayoral Elections In Paris And Marseille: Projections  Barron’s
  3. French Far Right Falls Short of Statement Win in Yardstick Local Races  The New York Times
  4. Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris  The Guardian
  5. After 25 years of socialist rule, where does Paris go now?  CNN