Anne Hidalgo
Some of the key events about Anne Hidalgo
- 1982Became a French citizen after immigrating from Spain as a child
- 2001Elected to the Paris City Council
- 2002Appointed First Deputy Mayor of Paris
- 2008Re-elected as First Deputy Mayor with expanded responsibilities
- 2014Elected as the first female Mayor of Paris
- 2014Faced criticism for failing to address Paris's air pollution problem effectively
- 2015Received backlash for banning cars on the Champs-Élysées one Sunday per month
- 2016Launched the "Paris Breathes" initiative to reduce air pollution
- 2016Criticized for mishandling the creation of a refugee camp in northern Paris
- 2017Played a key role in securing the 2024 Summer Olympics for Paris
- 2017Accused of mismanagement in the failed Paris bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics
- 2018Introduced free public transport for children under 11 in Paris
- 2018Faced controversy over the installation of open-air urinals in Paris
- 2019Criticized for the delayed and over-budget renovation of the Rue de Rivoli
- 2020Re-elected as Mayor of Paris for a second term
- 2020Received negative attention for poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Paris
- 2021Announced plan to transform Champs-Élysées into an "extraordinary garden"
- 2021Faced backlash for proposing a three-week lockdown in Paris without consulting the national government
- 2022Criticized for the state of cleanliness in Paris, with the hashtag #SaccageParis trending on social media
- 2023Faced controversy over the removal of 70,000 parking spaces in Paris
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
Anne Hidalgo Latest news
Paris Mayor Implements Controversial Traffic Measures to Combat Pollution
Paris introduces speed limit reduction on ring road and increased parking fees for heavy vehicles. Mayor Anne Hidalgo faces criticism and support for her environmental initiatives aimed at improving air quality.
Eiffel Tower Olympic Rings Plan Sparks Controversy in Paris
Descendants of Gustave Eiffel oppose plans to keep Olympic rings on the iconic landmark, citing concerns about its use as an "advertising outpost". The proposal faces legal and procedural challenges.
Macron Considers Cazeneuve for PM Role Amid Political Deadlock
French President Macron explores appointing Bernard Cazeneuve as Prime Minister to break political impasse. The move sparks mixed reactions from various political factions as France enters its ninth week without a stable government.
Paris to Keep Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower as Permanent Fixture
Paris mayor announces plans to permanently install Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower, along with other post-Games changes. Public reaction mixed as city embraces Olympic legacy.