Fréjus

Fréjus is a commune in France. It is newsworthy due to the recent municipal elections where the Rassemblement National (RN), a far-right political party, gained control of the mayoral office. The RN's success in Fréjus is part of a larger trend of increased support for the party in local elections across France. The second round of these elections, held on March 22nd, saw the RN significantly increase its number of mayoralties in communes with over 3,500 residents, rising from nine in 2020 to 57 currently. This shift in political power at the local level highlights the growing influence of the RN and other far-right parties in French politics, making Fréjus a significant example of this trend.