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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How does Marie Dupont view the potential impact of Emmanuel Grégoire’s candidacy on the Socialist Party’s unity?
**Interview with Paris City Councilor Marie Dupont on the Upcoming Council Session and the Future of Paris**
**Editor:** Joining us today is Marie Dupont, a city councilor in Paris and a prominent member of the Socialist Party. With the Paris Council’s session starting on November 19, it seems to be a pivotal moment for Mayor Anne Hidalgo and her administration. Thank you for being here, Marie.
**Marie Dupont:** Thank you for having me. It’s good to be here.
**Editor:** The upcoming council session is described as perhaps the last major political moment of Anne Hidalgo’s tenure. What do you see as the key focus areas for this session?
**Marie Dupont:** This session is crucial for outlining the major policies we aim to pursue as we approach the municipal elections in 2026. We will be discussing our four strategic plans, which include our comprehensive climate plan and our local bioclimatic urban planning initiative. The focus is on sustainability and resilience, as we want to ensure that Paris remains a livable city in the face of climate challenges.
**Editor:** With Emmanuel Grégoire announcing his candidacy for the upcoming elections, how do you think this will affect the dynamics within the Socialist Party?
**Marie Dupont:** It’s true that Emmanuel’s candidacy signals a potential shift in leadership. However, I believe that we can work collaboratively to maintain our party’s core values and policies. It’s essential for us to demonstrate unity and a coherent vision as we head into the election cycle, regardless of who takes the lead.
**Editor:** The opposition seems to be gearing up for a strong challenge. How confident are you in the Socialist Party’s ability to defend its record in the upcoming elections?
**Marie Dupont:** We are well aware of the opposition’s preparedness, but I have confidence in the achievements of our administration over the past decade. Our initiatives around climate change, urban planning, and public health are interconnected and show our commitment to the future of our city. Communicating these successes effectively will be key.
**Editor:** Can you elaborate on how the projects presented this week are interconnected?
**Marie Dupont:** Absolutely. For instance, our climate plan works hand in hand with our bioclimatic urban planning and environmental health initiatives. Together, they create a holistic framework that not only addresses immediate environmental issues but also anticipates future challenges. We recognize that the health of our environment directly impacts the health and well-being of our residents.
**Editor:** Lastly, with the looming elections and the potential for change in leadership, what is your message to the citizens of Paris?
**Marie Dupont:** I want to reassure Parisians that our commitment to making Paris a sustainable, equitable, and vibrant city is unwavering. The upcoming council session is about laying the groundwork for continued progress, and we want to hear from our constituents as we move forward together. Your voice matters in shaping the future of our city.
**Editor:** Thank you, Marie, for your insights today. It will be interesting to see how the upcoming session unfolds and what the future holds for Paris.
**Marie Dupont:** Thank you for having me. I look forward to what lies ahead.