Overview

• The Paris Socialist Party's decision to postpone its primary to June 30, 2025, has drawn criticism from candidate Emmanuel Grégoire, who preferred the original April 3 date.
• Rémi Féraud, supported by outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo and the party's Paris federation leader Lamia El Aaraje, is seen as the establishment candidate.
• Grégoire and his supporters allege irregularities in the council vote, including claims of members being excluded to sway the outcome, though no formal appeal will be filed.
• A heated council meeting on March 6, 2025, featured accusations of unfair tactics, three session interruptions, and a narrow vote of 61 to 55 in favor of the date change.
• The primary will also select arrondissement leaders, aligning with the national congress in June and debates on a potential change to Paris's electoral system.