New far-right mayors' first steps target Europe, culture and unions
Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator 
Le Monde examined the first decisions made by newly-elected far-right mayors. While they have not yet kept their tax promises, almost all of them have increased their own allowances, hired police officers and targeted local figures who are politically hostile to them.
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