Anne Hidalgo confirms she won't run for third term as Paris mayor
- Anne Hidalgo confirmed her decision not to run for a third term as mayor during a recent interview.
- She expressed support for Senator Rémi Féraud to succeed her and hopes for unity among left-wing parties.
- Hidalgo aims to prepare for a peaceful transition of power before the elections in 2026.
In a recent interview, Anne Hidalgo, the reigning Socialist mayor of Paris, disclosed her plans not to run for a third consecutive term in the 2026 municipal elections. First elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020, Hidalgo emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic process by allowing new leadership to emerge. She mentioned that her decision was made long ago, and she aims to ensure a smooth transition of authority. Hidalgo expressed her support for Senator Rémi Féraud, who she believes is well-equipped to continue her legacy and align various factions of the left for the upcoming elections. She urged socialists, greens, and communists to rally behind Féraud's candidacy, hinting at the necessity of unity in their political approach against formidable challenges from the right-wing parties.