Paris
Renaissance likely to back Pierre-Yves Bournazel in Paris municipal elections
Five months before the March 2026 Paris municipal elections, the presidential party Renaissance is set to decide its stance. The most likely outcome is support for Pierre-Yves Bournazel, the candidate backed by Horizons. This move could stabilize the center-right bloc in the capital.
Serious accidents decrease in Paris in 2024, but pedestrians and cyclists remain vulnerable
In 2024, the number of people killed or seriously injured on Paris intra-muros roads fell by 27 from 2023, reaching 433 victims. This decline is linked to reduced car traffic, but pedestrians and cyclists remain particularly exposed. A City of Paris report, published on October 15, highlights these trends amid a tribute to a cyclist killed a year earlier.
First effects of Paris ring road at 50 km/h
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The speed reduction to 50 km/h on the Paris ring road is already showing positive effects. Less traffic, pollution, and noise are observed according to initial estimates. This measure aims to improve air quality and safety in the city.
Artists fear Rachida Dati, French culture minister
In a Le Monde chronicle, Michel Guerrin examines why Rachida Dati, the French culture minister, uses harsh words toward artists. He argues this approach benefits her Paris mayoral campaign. The roles have reversed: past ministers feared creators, but now artists fear Dati.