Decisions, government and civic life shaping Paris.
Politics
The ballot measure would direct new revenue from business taxes toward public housing construction, altering expenses for operators and unit availability for households in multiple arrondissements.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
Politics
The upcoming Paris ballot measure would direct city resources toward construction projects and service expansions that connect directly to employment and daily commuting for residents.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Candidates across the political spectrum are staking positions on rent control, transport subsidies and utility costs ahead of voting in the capital's next local election.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
Politics
The July 10, 2026 decision brings 20 resident-written measures into effect across Paris neighbourhoods and services.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Updated zoning and planning rules in Paris expand reserved social housing plots and set new standards for building permits that affect housing supply for local residents.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Paris households with children in middle and high school face new rules on phone use, brevet requirements and university fees starting this academic year.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Residents in all 20 arrondissements will see fewer independent candidates featured in official voter materials under the new rules applied to the 2026 municipal elections.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
Politics
Significant upgrades to metro lines, bus routes and digital infrastructure are underway across Paris, with officials outlining when neighbourhoods can expect changes to transit times and service levels.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
Politics
The plan and related measures seek to increase the supply of social and affordable homes available to middle- and working-class residents in Paris.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
Politics
Paris authorities have introduced restrictions and services in response to extreme heat affecting the region.
By The Daily Paris · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
Politics
The city's new planning framework mandates height limits, material requirements, and expanded social housing targets to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
By Paris Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read