Overview

• David Belliard won the Ecologists' primary with 52.6% of the vote, defeating Anne-Claire Boux in a closely contested second round.
• Belliard, currently Paris's deputy mayor for transport, has been a prominent advocate for ecological urban policies, including bike lane expansion and pedestrian-friendly initiatives.
• His campaign emphasizes ecological and social transformation, with a focus on addressing inequalities and advancing sustainable urban development.
• The Socialist Party, facing internal divisions, has yet to select its candidate, with its primary scheduled for June 2025, complicating potential left-wing alliances.
• Belliard plans to engage with other left-wing groups, including La France Insoumise and the Communist Party, to build a coalition capable of countering a strong right-wing challenge led by figures like Rachida Dati.