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The new Paris Mayor, Grégoire, is facing the dark legacy of his predecessor Anne Hidalgo, under whom he served, as allegations of sexual violence in after-school programs overshadow the start of his term.
Under Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Paris has significantly expanded its cycling infrastructure, adding bike lanes and reducing car traffic to reclaim public spaces. This urban transformation, though met with some resistance, has encouraged more residents to cycle.
French authorities successfully thwarted an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, arresting a man who allegedly attempted to ignite a homemade explosive device in the city's 8th arrondissement, with a counter-terrorism investigation now underway and one suspect detained.
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor who transformed Paris by prioritizing bicycles and pedestrians over cars, is stepping down after twelve years. Her legacy is seen as mixed despite significant changes to the city's infrastructure.
A public political split between Emmanuel Grégoire and former Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has created a significant obstacle for the Socialists, potentially costing them the Paris mayoralty.
Supporters of the outgoing mayor, Anne Hidalgo, say that the city has become greener.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and presented her with the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class.
The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo (represented by Grégoire), has apologized following a scandal at Saint-Dominique school in the 7th arrondissement. The school faced complaints of moral, physical, and sexual violence by animators.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.
Emmanuel Grégoire, a candidate in the Paris municipal elections, proposes to halve his own representation expenses and eliminate those for district mayors. This initiative follows previous scandals related to spending by Anne Hidalgo and several district mayors.
As the second round of municipal elections approaches, many Parisians lament the decline of the capital in various aspects of daily life, citing issues like dirtiness, parking, and insecurity after two terms of Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.
By the end of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's two terms, Paris's debt will have increased by 133% in 12 years, from €4.18 billion in 2014 to €9.7 billion by December 31, 2026.
Emmanuel Grégoire, the successor to Anne Hidalgo as Mayor of Paris, is ready to implement priority projects, including a €20 million action plan to protect children in after-school programs following a sexual violence scandal.
A retrospective examines Anne Hidalgo's unwavering tenacity and her two terms in office as Paris mayor, following her election to the Council of Paris in 2001 and subsequent appointment as first deputy.
Socialists secured key victories in major French cities, with Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally saw mixed results. In Lyon, losing candidate Jean-Michel Aulas has filed an appeal, challenging the election results.
As municipal elections approach, Paris becomes a battleground over the city's future, with public safety and electoral reform as key issues. Outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo's green transformation policies are also under scrutiny, with candidates debating their future, and the capital likely to go green for good.
Paris is preparing for its mayoral election, with the first round on March 15. The current socialist mayor, Anne Hidalgo, has been noted for transforming the city into a green metropolis, while conservatives see a 'historic chance' to win.
The city of Paris has received the 'best possible rating' from credit agencies like Standard & Poor's and Moody's, despite its significant debt, a point often used by Anne Hidalgo's team to defend its financial record during municipal election campaigns.