She was sometimes praised and much criticized during the two terms she ran for mayor of Paris. But a few days ago, Anne Hidalgo decided to make her big departure official. Against all expectations, the mayor of Paris will not run for a third term since she will not run again as a candidate. A carefully considered decision that she has been thinking about for a long time. So it's now official: Anne Hidalgo will no longer be the mayor of Paris in 2026. If she had the merit of hanging on despite the storms and criticism that fell on her, she also has the pride of being able to say that her city hosted the Olympic Games, an incredible adventure for many. This chance, whoever takes his place will not have it. But precisely, one question remains unanswered today: who will succeed him?
If Parisians will have the decision-making power, Anne Hidalgo has an idea of who she wants to see succeed her. And it is to Rémi Féraud, current mayor of the 10th arrondissement of Pariswhich she decided to trust. And this Thursday, November 28, the official launch of the candidate's campaign took place in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.
Hidalgo's very unwelcome slip of the tongue
During this solemn moment, Anne Hidalgo made a point of praising the candidate she supports in front of the local elected officials who gathered for the occasion. It was with undisguised pride that she gave him the lucky scarf which allowed him to win the last municipal elections, as she recalled. If the gesture would have been enough, Anne Hidalgo linked it to the word, and we have to believe that she should not have.
When handing over the scarf, Anne Hidalgo offered a memorable slip of the tongue, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of her political career: “Some can gather more than others. This is the case of Emmanuel Grégoire.” Except thatEmmanuel Grégoire is not Rémi Féraud and what's more, he is his main opponent. Anne Hidalgo would also like to see him withdraw from the race. Aware of her blunder, the mayor of Paris quickly recovered and preferred to see the positive side of her error which made the assembly laugh: “At least it will get people talking about the event..” What's better than humor to close a chapter in style?
