Nathalie Appéré

Nathalie Appéré, a member of the Socialist Party (PS), has been re-elected as the mayor of Rennes in the 2026 municipal elections. This marks her third term. Despite securing victory with over 43% of the vote, the articles highlight a decline in socialist dominance within Rennes, particularly in working-class neighborhoods and among younger voters. The election results also reveal a broader trend of the left losing ground in other Breton cities, although Rennes remained a stronghold. Appéré's win is notable as she secured it without forming an alliance with La France Insoumise (LFI), a left-wing party. Her re-election is significant as it demonstrates the PS's ability to retain power in key cities, even amidst challenges from both the right and the more radical left.