23/03/2026
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A resounding win - and strong signal - in . Emmanuel Gregôire has been elected mayor, defeating Rachida Dati (53% -38%) and continuing left-wing leadership in one of the world’s most influential cities.
A signal that the transformation of our cities is not a passing trend, but a lasting direction. Because this victory doesn’t stand alone. It builds directly on the bold, often controversial, and ultimately transformative legacy of Anne Hidalgo.
For over a decade, Hidalgo reimagined Paris:
🚲 From car-dominated streets to cycling infrastructure
🌿 From grey corridors to green, livable public spaces
🚶♀️ From transit routes to places for people
She proved that reclaiming streets is not just possible — it’s powerful. And now, Paris has chosen continuity. Not just of leadership, but of vision.
For anyone working in urban transformation, mobility, or city-making this moment matters. Because it reinforces a simple but profound idea: When you change the streets, you change the city. And when you change the city, you change how people live.
Paris is staying the course. Who follows next?
(Emmanuel Grégoire on his way to Hôtel de Ville after his resounding victory.)