Paris: The Moroccan Lamia El Aaraje, the new "right-hand" of Emmanuel Grégoire

Emmanuel Grégoire has officially appointed Lamia El Aaraje as his right-hand. The new mayor of Paris has hailed an experienced elected official with the ability to "assist him in leading the municipal executive". A strong relationship of trust has been forged between them during the campaign.

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Originally from Rabat, where she was born 39 years ago, this doctor of pharmacy grew up in Limoges before becoming a parliamentary assistant. Former deputy mayor for urban planning and head of the Parisian Socialist federation, she was in second place on the winning list in the last elections.

Renowned for her offensive temperament, Lamia El Aaraje is a notorious opponent of La France Insoumise. "Having a strong character allows you to fight battles," she confides in the columns of the newspaper Le Parisien. She will now be responsible for coordinating the 35 deputy mayors who make up the new majority.

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Despite past harassment allegations that she has always denied, the new number two in the capital is betting on a method combining firmness and listening. Her immediate goal is to maintain the unity of the left while establishing a democratic dialogue with the opposition elected officials.