The recent local elections in France and leaked communications between centre-right and far-right parties have highlighted political polarization in the EU. An investigation revealed that the European People's Party (EPP) has been collaborating with far-right parties like Alternative for Germany (AfD) on migration laws, raising concerns about Manfred Weber's leadership. The first round of municipal elections showed a shift towards more extremist parties, indicating a decline in Macron's influence, although some experts believe the elections won't significantly impact the 2027 presidential race.