Trautmann wins mayoral race in Strasbourg.
Catherine Trautmann has won the mayoral election in Strasbourg. Jeanne Barseghian, the previous Green Party mayor, lost. This result shows a change in the city’s politics.
Catherine Trautmann previously served as a culture minister. She won the election after forming an alliance with right-wing politicians. The election had a four-way race. A second round of voting is scheduled for March 22nd. Trautmann received 80 votes in the election.
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Highlights
Trautmann Returns as Mayor
Catherine Trautmann was re-elected as Mayor of Strasbourg after 37 years.
Barseghian Loses First Round
Jeanne Barseghian, the previous Green Party mayor, did not win.
Trautmann Leads Election
Catherine Trautmann won the first round of the Strasbourg municipal elections.
Right-Wing Alliance Forms
Trautmann formed an alliance with right-wing elected officials.
Second Round Scheduled
A second round of voting is planned for March 22nd.