Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
In Annemasse, the centre right Gabriel Doublet won outright in the first round, ending nearly fifty years of left-wing control.
Centre-right and right-leaning candidates also made gains in nearby towns including Ambilly and Ville-la-Grand.
Several key races remain undecided, notably in Annecy and Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, where second-round runoffs will determine whether the broader political shift continues.
Turnout was generally very low for this first round vote.
Heat closes Geneva paddling pools
Soaring temps hit hospitals
Crans-Montana looks to summer season after fire tragedy
MétéoSuisse warns of budget cuts
Rents rise Geneva - more than Zurich
Better passenger rights coming
