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 were the key achievements of Anne Hidalgo during her tenure as mayor of Paris?
**Interview with Anne Hidalgo: Assessing a Decade of Leadership in Paris**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Mayor Hidalgo. As your second term as mayor of Paris nears its conclusion, how do you reflect on the past ten years?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Good morning! It’s been a transformative decade for Paris. When I took office, I prioritized making our city more inclusive, sustainable, and livable. We’ve initiated campaigns to improve public transport, enhance green spaces, and tackle climate change. There’s still much work to be done, but I am proud of what we have achieved.
**Interviewer:** The upcoming Paris Council meeting on November 19 seems pivotal. Can you share the main topics on the agenda?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Certainly. This session is crucial because we have outlined four strategic plans that will guide our policies moving forward: a climate plan, a local bioclimatic urban planning plan, an environmental health plan, and a resilience plan. These initiatives are interconnected and designed to ensure that Paris remains a habitable city for generations to come.
**Interviewer:** With Emmanuel Grégoire, your former deputy, announcing his candidacy for the next municipal elections in 2026, how do you see the future of the Parisian left?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Change is part of any political landscape. I have always championed collective leadership. Emmanuel is talented and brings a fresh perspective, which is essential as we navigate challenges ahead. The Parisian left must remain united and focused on serving the interests of our citizens.
**Interviewer:** Critics argue that your administration has faced challenges, particularly regarding affordability and housing. How do you respond to these concerns?
**Anne Hidalgo:** These are significant issues, and we recognize the urgency. Our approach has included increasing the number of affordable housing units and enforcing regulations on rent prices. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable living spaces in our beloved city.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what legacy do you hope to leave behind as your term concludes?
**Anne Hidalgo:** My hope is to have laid a strong foundation for future leaders to build upon. I want Parisians to feel proud of their city—knowing that they are part of a vibrant community that values sustainability, inclusivity, and progress.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Hidalgo. Your insights are invaluable as we consider the future of Paris.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you for having me. Let’s continue to work towards a brighter future for all Parisians!