Grégoire Wins Paris Mayor Race, Vows Green Streets

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Global News Today, powered by AI, Year World, and Real Time. I'm Cory with the Story. Emanuel Gregois, a 48-year-old socialist, one election as Paris Mayor in Sunday's runoff vote. He defeated conservative rival, Rachida Dottie, and now succeeds his party callee, and Hidalgo after beating her in the first round. This boat kept Francis Municipal Elections with strong showings for traditional left and ripe parties nationwide. The far-right claimed a big win in Nice. Gregois, a behind-the-scenes player for years, served as Hidalgo's top deputy, managing budgets, urban planning, and public services. Right after his victory speech, he grabbed a city bike and rode to City Hall, signaling his push for greener streets. His campaign spotlighted housing woes, vowing to build 60,000 affordable units and limit tors rentals that empty neighborhoods. Gregois also opened up about surviving child sexual abuse in elementary school, a topic

1:01that heated up amid reports of issues in Paris schools. He distanced himself from harder left groups, sticking to a moderate coalition of socialists, greens, and communists. As he steps in post-Olympics and terror challenges, Gregois aims to balance tourism with resident needs, expanding bike paths and cleaning the scene, to keep Paris thriving for locals.