Two women candidates competing against each other to become France’s first female President

Highlights

• Marine Le Pen and Anne Hidalgo start their presidential elections campaigns
• Macron has not yet announced his re-election bud

On Sunday, two French politicians started their campaigns to become the first female President of...

PARIS MAYOR HIDALGO LOCK HORNS WITH PRESIDENT MACRON OVER LOCKDOWN FREEDOM

France is one of the countries hit hardest by coronavirus in Europe. After imposing a strict lockdown of 55 days, the government of France led by President Emmanuel Macron decided to relax lockdown measures. Though this decision is not received well by many and are criticising President Macron.

PARIS WILL CONTINUE ANTI-POLLUTION AND ANTI-CONGESTION MEASURES AFTER LOCKDOWN

Highlights

• Mayor of the Paris Anne Hidalgo stated that increased pollution can worsen the current health crisis

• The Paris government is encouraging the use of bike lanes and buses in order to create more space for pedestrians and cyclists

• Mayor H...

PARIS MAYOR WANTS LESS CARS ON ROAD AFTER LOCKDOWN

After the announcement made by Prime Minister of France, regarding the measures which will be taken after the lockdown ends, the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo also wants to implement certain measures that will keep pollution away from the city. As per plans made by the Mayor, the city will focus on...