‘Absolute moral rigour’: new Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire ideals face stern test

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisMarch 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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‘Absolute moral rigour’: new Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire ideals face stern test

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Emmanuel Grégoire, the new left-wing mayor of Paris, aims to continue the city's focus on environmental issues by expanding bike lanes and limiting car use. He also pledged fiscal responsibility and ethical governance. Grégoire's victory, part of a broader set of mayoral elections across France, is seen as a crucial political test before the 2027 presidential election. While the far-right National Rally party failed to win major cities like Marseille, they increased their local representation and secured wins in smaller towns. Grégoire, representing a coalition of left-leaning parties, intends to position Paris as a stronghold against the rise of far-right politics in France. He succeeds Anne Hidalgo, having served as her deputy mayor for six years.

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At least 30 school monitors were suspended in Paris in 2025, 19 after complaints of sexual abuse.

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Grégoire said he would position the French capital to hold back the rise of what he called “Trumpian politics” in France.

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The RN failed to win Marseille, France’s second-largest city, but significantly increased its local councillors.

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Grégoire promised to shrink Paris officials’ hefty expenses accounts and end the use of chauffeur-driven cars.

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Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral election.

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Nice 30% Socialists 40% Éric Ciotti 40% Anne Hidalgo 40% Marseille 40% Rachida Dati 50% Marine Le Pen 60% Emmanuel Macron ×260% National Rally (RN) ×370% France ×670% Paris ×880% Emmanuel Grégoire ×690%

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