Local elections in France, heads the National Front of Marine Le Pen

This Sunday in France held the first round of local elections, where the National Front of Marine Le Pen, a far-right party that opposes immigration, is voted in at least 6 of the 13 regions in France.

These elections are seen as a test of public support to the government in response to attacks on 13 November.

The center-right Republicans led by former President Nicolas Sarkozy rank second before the ruling Socialist Party, at least according to exit-poll-eve issued immediately after the close of polls. National Front had about 30.8% of the vote, Republicans Sarkozy with 27.2% and third rank of President Francois Hollande's Socialists with 22.7% of the vote.

Addressing supporters, Marine Le Pen said Sunday's elections has come a remarkable result, proving that the National Front was the first party in France.

The second round of elections will be held a week later, on 13 December.