French Right-Wing and Far-Right Test Unprecedented Alliance in Low-Profile Expatriate Elections (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Over 1.7 million French expats vote for 433 councilors and 77 consular delegates.
• Elections in Swiss/Liechtenstein consulates seen as test for right-wing unity before 2027.
• In 2022, Macron dominated Swiss expats vote; Le Pen and Zemmour combined ~20%.

"From May 22-31, 2026, French citizens living abroad elect 433 councilors and 77 consular delegates. These elections, equivalent to municipal elections for expats, involve about 1.7 million registered voters. While turnout is low, the diaspora vote could be pivotal in tight 2027 presidential races. A notable development is in the Swiss and Liechtenstein constituencies (Geneva and Zurich consulates), where in 2022, Emmanuel Macron won handily with 44% and 53%, while Marine Le Pen got only 8% and 4%, and Éric Zemmour 9% and 7%. The right-wing bloc totaled about 20%. The election is seen as a test of a potential rapprochement between the right and far-right ahead of 2027."