Sylvain Maillard, leader of Renaissance in Paris, has expressed support for Rachida Dati as a strong candidate for the upcoming mayoral elections in Paris, set for 2026. He emphasized the importance of choosing a candidate who can unify the party and provide an alternative to current Mayor Anne Hidalgo. With various candidates emerging, including former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, Maillard aims to finalize a candidate by the first half of 2025. The race is heating up, with other contenders like Ian Brossat and Emmanuel Grégoire from the left already declaring their intentions.