Bardella replaced by Mariani for the first debate, broadcast on March 14 on Public Senate. Known for his pro-Russian positions, Mariani could well become the ideal target for other headliners.
This is why this choice presents a major risk: that of ruining the “normalization” strategy that the RN has methodically deployed for several months. Although Thierry Mariani has not yet been invested by the RN, there is almost no doubt about his arrival on the RN list.