Emmanuel Grégoire becomes new mayor of Paris, succeeding fellow Socialist Anne Hidalgo

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by Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
March 22, 2026
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Emmanuel Grégoire, a Socialist, won the Paris mayoral election, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.

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Emmanuel Grégoire, a Socialist candidate, won Paris's mayoral election Sunday, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, also a Socialist, as the French capital's mayor. Grégoire's victory maintains Socialist control of City Hall after Hidalgo's tenure. The election reflects the party's continued strength in France's largest city, though it comes amid broader political shifts across France. Grégoire will inherit management of Paris's major issues, from housing affordability to public transportation and climate initiatives. His win underscores the Socialist Party's enduring hold on municipal governance in the capital.

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