Arthur de Laborde, edited by Laura Laplaud 2:29 p.m., April 20, 2022

Wednesday evening, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will participate in the famous debate between the two rounds.

If supporters of one side or another are very unlikely to change their minds, the performances of both participants could be scrutinized by undecided voters and it could even help them make their choice.

It's D-Day for the two presidential candidates.

The traditional second-round debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will be broadcast on Wednesday evening from 9 p.m.

In the streets of the capital, the majority of French crusaders say they want to watch the debate but without expecting much.

"It doesn't interest me at all, it's just propaganda, communication. There's nothing sincere," says a passerby.

"Politicians, I don't expect anything from them. Right or left, it's useless," asserts another.

"One or the other, it will be a disaster"

"I don't expect more than what happened five years ago, in fact. Unfortunately, whether it's on both sides is just promises," breathes this pedestrian.

"I think it's one or the other, it will be a disaster and I think that the debate tonight will not change anything," exclaims a walker.

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And then there are also those who are still looking forward to this debate, convinced that it can be a game-changer before Sunday's vote.

Marine Le Pen's revenge?

"I am waiting for the fact that Marine Le Pen is an extremely dangerous far-right candidate for France to be clearly defined, that her promises of purchasing power are completely adulterated. And I hope that it will be clearly highlighted so that all French people realize the danger that Marine Le Pen represents", says a man.

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Conversely, others hope that Marine Le Pen will take her revenge in this debate compared to what happened five years ago.

"I hope Marine will win because she is for retirees, much more than Macron's program," said a passerby.

Expectations which are therefore very shared before the debate on Wednesday evening.