The French Senate has once again rejected a proposed reform of the electoral system for the three largest cities—Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. The reform aimed to change the voting method, which critics argue was designed to prevent Socialist candidates from winning without a majority of votes. Supporters of the reform, including Jean Laussucq, a deputy from the 'Ensemble pour la République' party, described it as a correction of a democratic anomaly. However, opposition voices, such as Sandrine Runel, a Socialist deputy from Rhône, condemned the reform as a political maneuver or manipulation of the electoral process. Meanwhile, in related political developments, Jean-Marc Perrin, an ally of Martine Vassal, has been appointed to lead efforts to revitalize 13 Habitat, and Lionel de Cala, the mayor of Allauch affiliated with the Les Républicains (LR) party, has joined a commission within the Association of Mayors of France to seek changes in social housing regulations. Additionally, François-Xavier Pénicaud, a former supporter of Jérémie Bréaud, has announced his candidacy in the municipal elections in Bron.