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Grégoire Acknowledges Paris Cleanliness and Security Failures, Proposes Fines and Mechanized Street Cleaning

He rejects privatizing street services, positioning his bid as a service-first alternative to his rivals.

Overview

  • Speaking on TF1 on Friday, the united-left candidate excluding LFI acknowledged "des ratés" on cleanliness, security and sexual and sexist violence.
  • He called for fines targeting incivilities such as discarded cigarette butts, uncollected dog droppings and illegally deposited bulky waste.
  • His plan prioritizes daily maintenance with mechanized sweeping and a modernized municipal cleaning fleet.
  • He dismissed privatization proposals from Rachida Dati, Pierre-Yves Bournazel and Sarah Knafo, arguing it would not improve service quality.
  • He said he is concerned about far-right gains in Paris, linking them to public anxiety and a perceived sense of decline.