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 is Anne Hidalgo preparing for the challenges in the upcoming municipal elections in 2026?
**Interview with Anne Hidalgo: Reflecting on a Decade of Leadership in Paris**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Mayor Hidalgo. Thank you for joining us today as we discuss your upcoming council meeting and your reflections on your time in office.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Good morning! Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to discuss our work in Paris.
**Interviewer:** As you approach the final stages of your second term, how are you feeling about your legacy?
**Anne Hidalgo:** I believe we have made significant strides over the past decade. Our efforts to make Paris more sustainable and resilient are at the forefront of our agenda. We’re not just looking at immediate impacts but crafting long-term solutions for future generations.
**Interviewer:** The upcoming council meeting promises to be pivotal. What do you hope to achieve in this session?
**Anne Hidalgo:** This meeting is an opportunity to showcase our comprehensive plans—including our climate, urban planning, environmental health, and resilience strategies. Each of these plans interconnects to ensure that we can maintain a livable and healthy Paris. It’s critical we align these projects in a coherent way that reflects our vision for the city.
**Interviewer:** With the 2026 municipal elections approaching, how do you assess the current political climate in Paris, especially facing strong opposition?
**Anne Hidalgo:** The political climate is always dynamic, and I welcome healthy debate. Our administration’s focus has been on delivering tangible benefits to the citizens of Paris. I trust that the electorate will recognize our commitment and the progress we’ve made, regardless of the challenges we face from the opposition.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned your former deputy, Emmanuel Grégoire, has declared his candidacy for the upcoming elections. How does that impact your current role?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Emmanuel has been an incredible partner in governance. His candidacy is a natural evolution of our team’s work, and I wholeheartedly support his ambitions. It reflects the continuity of our policies and our commitment to the values we hold dear as a party.
**Interviewer:** what are your hopes for Paris beyond your term?
**Anne Hidalgo:** My hope is for Paris to continue on the path of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. The city should serve as a model for others, proving that urban centers can prioritize both people and the planet. There is much work to be done, and I am optimistic about the future.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Hidalgo. Your insights are invaluable as Paris navigates these pivotal moments.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you! It’s been a pleasure discussing our progress and aspirations.