The municipal election campaign in Paris, scheduled for March 15 and 22, is mired in controversy, with the six main candidates struggling to gain traction. Issues such as budget debates, scandals in the after-school sector, judicial affairs, and mutual accusations of leniency towards extremist groups are hindering constructive dialogue. Emmanuel Grégoire, the Socialist Party candidate and former deputy mayor, has unified the left, excluding La France insoumise, but faces challenges in public recognition and shedding his image as a subordinate. The late entry of Sarah Knafo from Reconquête! on January 7 has finalized the candidate lineup, but the overall campaign atmosphere remains stagnant due to these persistent controversies.