The upcoming municipal elections in Nice are highlighted by a televised debate set for Saturday, March 7, 2020, on BFMTV and Le Figaro TV. This debate, initially postponed due to international events, will once again give voters a chance to hear from the candidates vying for the city's mayoral position. Notable participants include Christian Estrosi from the Horizons party, Éric Ciotti representing the Union des droites pour la République, Juliette Chesnel-Le Roux from the Ecologists, PS, and PCF, and Mireille Damiano from LFI, Viva.

The debate, moderated by journalist Apolline de Malherbe and featuring editor Yves Thréard, will take place at the Villa Massena. The timing of this event is crucial as it comes just days before the first round of voting scheduled for March 15, followed by a second round on March 22. This period is notably significant, as the candidates aim to sway public opinion with direct exchanges of their policies and visions for the future of Nice.

With the context of international affairs initially prompting the debate's postponement, the local dynamics of governance and candidate positions become underscored during this electoral cycle. The outcomes of the debate and the subsequent elections will not only influence the future of Nice but could also have repercussions on the regional and national political landscapes in France.