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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 might Emmanuel Grégoire’s candidacy impact the dynamics of the upcoming municipal elections in Paris?
**Interview with Political Analyst Isabelle Ducros on Anne Hidalgo’s Last Year as Mayor of Paris**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Isabelle. Thank you for joining us today. With the Paris Council sessions beginning, what does this moment signify for Mayor Anne Hidalgo and her administration?
**Isabelle Ducros:** Good morning! This session marks a pivotal moment as it could be seen as an assessment of Hidalgo’s ten-year tenure as Mayor of Paris. It’s especially crucial as we approach the 2026 municipal elections, with a sense that her leadership may soon come to a close. The proposals being introduced reflect a cohesive vision she wants to cement in her final months.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the proposals. Can you describe the central themes of the plans that the Parisian executive is focusing on this week?
**Isabelle Ducros:** Certainly. This week’s agenda is dominated by environmental initiatives, grouped under four strategic plans. These include the climate plan, local bioclimatic urban planning, an environmental health plan, and a resilience plan. The overarching goal is to ensure that Paris remains a livable city in the face of climate change. This “green” emphasis aligns with wider global concerns about urban sustainability.
**Interviewer:** Emmanuel Grégoire, Hidalgo’s former first deputy, has declared his candidacy for the upcoming elections. How does this influence the current political landscape in Paris?
**Isabelle Ducros:** Grégoire’s candidacy suggests a generational shift within the Parisian left. His declaration adds a layer of complexity and urgency to the council sessions — the current administration may feel pressured to solidify their legacy while also setting the stage for Grégoire, who could embody a new vision for the city. The opposition is equally eyeing this moment, positioning themselves to challenge the incumbent policies robustly.
**Interviewer:** The opposition is gearing up for the electoral race. What do you predict will be their main strategies as they prepare to confront Hidalgo’s legacy?
**Isabelle Ducros:** The opposition will likely focus on critiquing the effectiveness of Hidalgo’s policies, particularly regarding urban living conditions, transportation issues, and housing. They are poised to rally around the notion that Paris needs fresh leadership and innovative solutions that break from what they may view as a decade of stagnation under the current administration.
**Interviewer:** With the current initiatives and the political maneuvers, how do you see the next year playing out for Mayor Hidalgo and her legacy?
**Isabelle Ducros:** Hidalgo’s final year will be crucial in defining her legacy. If her administration manages to implement impactful policies that resonate with Parisians, she can leave on a strong note. However, if the political narrative shifts dramatically in favor of the opposition, it could overshadow her achievements. Ultimately, how these environmental plans play out and their reception by the public will be determining factors for both Hidalgo’s legacy and the future of Parisian governance.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Isabelle. Your insights are invaluable as we navigate this important political development in Paris.
**Isabelle Ducros:** Thank you for having me! It will be fascinating to see how these events unfold in the coming weeks.