In an interview with Parisien, the man who became a member of parliament considers that Paris “is neither an inheritance, nor a situation of rent”. And he intends “to win the support of Socialist militants.”
Emmanuel Grégoire pushes his advantage. Four months after becoming a deputy in the early legislative elections, Anne Hidalgo’s former first deputy announces to the Parisien his candidacy for the 2026 municipal elections in Paris. “It takes time to take up such a challenge, time to build a project.”argues the socialist, who calls for a “the widest possible gathering of the left, in a nourished dialogue with Parisians.”.
While the capital’s current mayor remains silent on whether or not she wants to go into battle, Emmanuel Grégoire claims: “She’s announced several times that she’ll only serve two terms. I believe her.” “Proud” and “grateful” to have “accompanied” Anne Hidalgo since his first election in 2014, the elected member of the Nouveau Front populaire (NFP) has argued for “a new cycle” political “renewal” that his camp “must prepare right now.”
“Paris is not a legacy”
A renewal that he “wishes to embody”, particularly in the face of the ambitious Socialist senator Rémi Féraud, who is said to be the Paris mayor’s preferred successor in 2026. While Emmanuel Grégoire believes that his parliamentary colleague “is an indispensable player to win”.he takes the liberty of sending him a dig: “Paris is not an inheritance, nor is it an annuity. Faced with this likely competition, the PS MP says “very respectful of the rules of his political family.” And hears to “win the support of Socialist militants”.