2024-11-19 08:19:00
The mayor of Paris, socialist Anne Hidalgo, during meetings of the Place publique movement, in La Réole (Gironde), October 5, 2024. THIBAUD MORITZ / AFP
Like an air of assessment of the term of office. The Paris Council, which begins Tuesday, November 19, promises to be the final great political moment of Anne Hidalgo’s second – and possibly last – mandate. A little less than a year and a half before the municipal elections for which the socialist deputy of Paris Emmanuel Grégoire, former first deputy of Anne Hidalgo, has just declared himself a candidate, it is an opportunity for the Parisian executive to mark the main axes of its policy carried out for ten years by giving them global coherence orchestrated around four strategic plans. Synthesize the general political narrative before the electoral race for 2026 begins, facing an opposition ready on the starting line, determined not to make any concessions.
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The color given by the majority to the projects submitted to the vote this week has never been so green. The climate plan, the local bioclimatic urban planning plan, the environmental health plan and the resilience plan are all interconnected and focused around the same issue: succeeding in making Paris a city that remains habitable in a climate crisis which has already started.
In the climate plan, planned for the period 2024-2030, this translates into a set of five hundred medium and long-term measures, which outline the capital’s fight against climate change. Reduction of the carbon footprint and energy consumption, development of renewables, revegetation, refreshing of public spaces, thermal renovation of buildings, priority for cycling over cars, preservation and valorization of water resources… The subjects are as diverse as numerous, too many, even, for the Les Républicains group, which sees it as a “Prévert inventory” et “lots of empty promises”, when Changer Paris (the group of Rachida Dati, the mayor of the 7th arrondissement) denounces a “catch-all document aligning promises without guarantees of achievement”.
“Directist vision”
Create 300 hectares of green spaces? Impossible, believes the vice-president of the Changer Paris group, David Alphand, who calculated that this was equivalent to “420 football fields” and does not see how to achieve this unless it includes Parisian cemeteries. It is also in this plan that we find the establishment of the limited traffic zone in the center of Paris, the lowering of the speed on the ring road to 50 km/h or the increase in the parking rate. for heavy vehicles, all measures vigorously denounced by the opposition.
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What achievements does Anne Hidalgo consider her most significant during her tenure as Paris Mayor?
**Interview with Anne Hidalgo: Reflecting on a Decade in Office as Paris Mayor**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Mayor Hidalgo. As you prepare for the Paris Council meeting starting today, how do you feel about your time in office and what message do you hope to convey during this session?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Good morning! This meeting is indeed a significant moment for me and for our city. After nearly ten years in office, I am proud of what we have achieved, especially in terms of sustainability and making Paris more livable. In this session, I want to emphasize our commitment to the four strategic plans we’ve developed, which intertwine our climate initiatives, urban planning, and resilience strategies. Paris must continue to evolve to face the challenges posed by climate change.
**Interviewer:** With Emmanuel Grégoire announcing his candidacy for the future municipal elections, how do you see the transition of leadership for the Parisian left?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Emmanuel is a talented leader, and I fully support his candidacy. The left in Paris has a rich history of pursuing progressive policies, and I believe it can only grow stronger. We are at a crossroads and I want to ensure that the foundations we’ve laid over these last years guide the future leadership, regardless of who takes the reins.
**Interviewer:** Opposition parties seem poised to challenge the current administration. What do you think will be the key issues in the run-up to the 2026 elections?
**Anne Hidalgo:** The key issues will undoubtedly revolve around our environmental policies, housing, and urban planning. The opposition will face a choice: support sustainable development for all Parisians or revert to traditional approaches that prioritize short-term gains. I encourage all party members to focus on coherent, constructive dialogue around these pivotal issues.
**Interviewer:** Your administration has put a strong emphasis on making Paris a greener city. What specific accomplishments are you most proud of in this regard?
**Anne Hidalgo:** I am particularly proud of the advancements we’ve made in expanding green spaces and promoting cycling as a primary mode of transport. Initiatives like the pedestrianization of the Seine riverbanks and the creation of new parks have transformed our city. It’s essential that we maintain this momentum to ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
**Interviewer:** As you look ahead, what is your greatest hope for Paris in the coming years?
**Anne Hidalgo:** My greatest hope is that Paris will continue to be a beacon of progressiveness and sustainability, serving as an example for cities worldwide. I want future leaders to prioritize the well-being of all citizens, ensuring that our city thrives socially, economically, and environmentally.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Hidalgo, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing how your plans unfold in the coming months.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to discuss the future of our remarkable city.
