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Anne Hidalgo Credits Olympic Success for Silencing Parisian Right's Criticisms

The Paris Mayor claims the city's transformation during the Olympics refuted opposition attacks and questions her potential re-election bid.

  • Anne Hidalgo asserts that the successful hosting of the Olympics has dispelled the 'trumpist' criticisms from right-wing opponents, particularly targeting Rachida Dati.
  • The mayor has left open the possibility of running for a third term in 2026, despite rumors of her moving to Brussels.
  • Hidalgo highlights the reduction of pollution and increased tranquility in Paris as key achievements of her administration.
  • She plans further urban transformations, including reducing car spaces at Trocadéro, facing opposition from Dati's faction.
  • The mayor emphasizes the need to continue reducing pollution, citing a 40% decrease since 2012, and aims for further improvements by 2030.
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