In the polls, no alternative list to the major parties exceeds 1% of voting intentions. “We must be in a dynamic of unity, today most of the small lists are laminated,” urges Philippe Folliot, senator (Centrist Union) of Tarn.

Gilles Mentré, elected from the 16th arrondissement of Paris, wants to create a list made up of 100% local elected officials. The deadline for the official submission of lists approaches (May 18), behind the scenes, negotiations continue.