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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**Interview with Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mayor Hidalgo. As you approach the end of your second term, how do you assess your time in office and the impact of your administration on the city of Paris?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you for having me. It has been an incredible journey over the past ten years. We have implemented policies that have transformed Paris into a more livable and sustainable city. I am particularly proud of our efforts to address climate change, improve public spaces, and enhance the quality of life for all Parisians. Our initiatives, such as the climate plan and the local bioclimatic urban planning plan, have been vital in making Paris a more resilient city.
**Interviewer:** With the upcoming municipal elections in 2026, what key themes do you believe will define your legacy, and how do you see the political landscape evolving in the next year and a half?
**Anne Hidalgo:** The key themes of my administration have been sustainability, inclusivity, and fostering a sense of community. As for the future, it is clear that the opposition is preparing to challenge our vision. However, I believe that our accomplishments speak for themselves. Emmanuel Grégoire is a capable leader, and I have confidence that he will build upon our work. The foundation we’ve laid will guide the Parisian left as we head into the next election.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the interconnectedness of your environmental plans. Can you elaborate on how these initiatives are crucial for the future of the city?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Absolutely. Each of our strategic plans—be it the environmental health plan or the resilience plan—is designed to work in harmony. For example, by promoting green spaces and sustainable urban planning, we not only combat pollution but also enhance public health and well-being. Our overarching goal is to ensure that Paris remains not just habitable but a model for other cities in tackling climate challenges.
**Interviewer:** As you reflect on your leadership and the challenges ahead, what message do you want to convey to Parisians as your term draws to a close?
**Anne Hidalgo:** I want to express my deepest gratitude to the people of Paris for their support. While my time as mayor may be coming to an end, the spirit of collective action that we have fostered will continue to drive this city forward. I encourage everyone to participate in the upcoming discussions and initiatives, and to keep pushing for a more sustainable and equitable Paris for future generations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Hidalgo. Your contributions to Paris are commendable, and we look forward to seeing how the city evolves in the years to come.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you for having me. It has been an honor to serve this incredible city.