Monaco Municipal Politics: Monaco has formally kicked off preparations for the April 2027 municipal election, with the pre-campaign period set to begin 5 November 2026 and the vote scheduled for 4 April (and 11 April if needed). The notice also highlights campaign-finance rules, including the need to appoint financial representatives, as long-serving Mayor Georges Marsan prepares to step down after his final term. Diplomacy & International Agenda: Monaco marked the 21st anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession with a diplomatic reception in Paris, drawing French ministry officials and ambassadors, while the programme also spotlighted Monaco’s growing aerospace ambitions ahead of an International Space Summit in September. Security & Justice: Ukraine’s Prosecutor General released newly public surveillance footage tied to a Monaco parcel-bomb attack that injured Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner Anna, and their 13-year-old son, describing how the deleted video was recovered during the investigation. Local Governance Watch: The mayoral race is now taking shape with Marjorie Crovetto the first officially declared candidate to succeed Marsan. Sports-Politics Crossovers: Formula E and FIA figures paid tribute after Citroen Racing team principal Cyril Blais died at 46, with Monaco Sports Group and the wider paddock announcing tributes for the Tokyo E-Prix.