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Sarah Knafo Enters Paris Mayoral Race, Rules Out 2027 Bid on TF1

The Reconquête MEP touts sweeping savings with tax cuts to push polling near 5–7% past the 10% runoff threshold.

Overview

  • Announcing live on TF1’s 20H, Knafo became the sixth declared candidate for the March 15 and 22 Paris municipal vote.
  • Her platform centers on roughly €10 billion in savings, a plan to halve the property tax, and at least two citywide referendums per year.
  • Knafo said the mayoralty would be a full‑time, six‑year commitment, explicitly excluding a 2027 presidential run and hoping her party fields another contender.
  • Recent surveys place her near 5–7% in first‑round intentions as she targets surpassing 10% to qualify for the second round and to outperform the RN in the capital.
  • She signaled openness to work with Rachida Dati if Dati wins, while a tie‑up with the RN appears unlikely, drawing criticism from the left that her run could ease a right‑right alliance.