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 key achievements do you believe have defined your decade of leadership in Paris?
**Interview with Anne Hidalgo: Reflections on a Decade of Leadership and the Future of Paris**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mayor Hidalgo. With the Paris Council set to convene for what many see as a pivotal moment in your second term, how would you assess your time in office as you approach the upcoming municipal elections?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you for having me. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in office for nearly ten years. This upcoming session is indeed a moment for reflection. As we lay out our policies this week, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in making Paris a greener and more sustainable city. Our strategic plans are not just separate initiatives; they are interconnected efforts aimed at addressing the climate crisis and enhancing the quality of life for all Parisians.
**Interviewer:** Many are noting the significant emphasis on environmental plans this week. Can you elaborate on how these initiatives work together to improve the city?
**Anne Hidalgo:** Absolutely. This Council will focus on four key plans: our climate plan, bioclimatic urban planning, environmental health, and resilience. Each of these is designed to reinforce the others. For example, our bioclimatic urban planning will aid in reducing our carbon footprint, while the resilience plan helps us prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change. By aligning these initiatives, we can ensure that they support one another and drive toward a common goal — a habitable, sustainable Paris for future generations.
**Interviewer:** With Emmanuel Grégoire stepping into the spotlight and declaring his candidacy for the upcoming elections, what do you foresee for the future of the Parisian left?
**Anne Hidalgo:** The Parisian left is at a crossroads. While I may not seek re-election, I believe it’s essential that we continue our work to present a unified front. Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience, and he has been integral to our successes. As we head toward 2026, it’s crucial for us to articulate our vision clearly and effectively to the electorate, emphasizing our achievements while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.
**Interviewer:** what message would you like to convey to Parisians as we approach this significant political moment?
**Anne Hidalgo:** I want to thank the people of Paris for their trust and support over the years. It’s been an honor to serve as your mayor. As we look ahead, I urge everyone to stay engaged in our civic life. The decisions we make today will shape the future of our beloved city, and together, we can continue to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant Paris.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mayor Hidalgo. We look forward to seeing how your plans unfold in the coming weeks.
**Anne Hidalgo:** Thank you.
