Municipal Elections 2026: What Are the Candidates Saying About Seniors? An Overview of Their Proposals

Senior citizens are a key demographic targeted by multiple policies implemented at the municipal level in Paris. Issues such as staying at home, accessing services, combating social isolation, and adapting public spaces are all likely to feature in the platforms of candidates vying for the 2026 municipal elections. What proposals have been put forward so far in the campaign? Here are the positions expressed by the various contenders.

As part of the 2026 Paris municipal elections, policies targeting seniors are among the key issues likely to feature in candidates’ campaign platforms. Topics such as remaining at home, combating social isolation, improving accessibility in public spaces, and encouraging participation in social and cultural life are central to municipal action and could see shifts depending on the priorities of the new city administration.

The Paris municipal elections will take place in two rounds, on March 15 and 22, 2026, with a significant institutional change: voters will cast ballots using two separate ballots. One will be for electing district councilors, and the other for choosing members of the Paris City Council. Amid this electoral context, various everyday issues facing residents are being highlighted in the campaign, including public policies related to the aging population.

Locally, the municipality has a range of tools to support seniors. It can fund services that provide assistance and home care, organize activities that promote social connections, and establish programs for information and prevention. The city also works on improving public spaces and making facilities more accessible to enhance mobility and independence for older adults, in collaboration with local associations and social stakeholders.

In this context, we provide an overview of the positions and proposals publicly expressed by the candidates for the Paris mayoralty on the issue of seniors, based on the available campaign programs and statements thus far.

This article will be updated as candidates make announcements and take positions throughout the campaign.

2026 Paris Municipal Elections: Candidates’ Stances on Senior Citizens

**Pierre-Yves Bournazel (Horizons – supported by Renaissance)**

Enhance the punctuality and reliability of buses and expand the "PAM" mobility service for people with reduced mobility
Make Paris the capital of Aging Gracefully with the creation of the "Châtelet of the Elderly": a personalized aging pathway to adapt housing, healthcare, and support to seniors' needs
Add 2,500 new modular micro-residences over the next decade, featuring smart home technology, common areas, and shared gardens
Accelerate intergenerational shared housing, with dedicated leases, tax incentives, and a goal of 10,000 such partnerships
Support an additional 60,000 seniors in remaining living at home
Expand delivery of organic, locally sourced meals in partnership with the social and solidarity economy (ESS) and Parisian SMEs
Strengthen the use of predictive health technologies and telemedicine to improve home safety
Implement systematic screening for vulnerable seniors starting at age 65 through municipal assessments for early detection and prevention
Use digital tools via Paris Connect to connect neighbors within the same district—whether for shopping, doctor visits, or pharmacy trips—to combat isolation
Organize weekly senior outreach sessions in each neighborhood to address loneliness
Establish a Paris Santé Prevention municipal center in every arrondissement, staffed by 300 salaried doctors, promoting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. These centers will offer 170,000 additional consultations annually and include emergency services for everyday urgent care.

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**Blandine Chauvel (NPA Revolutionaries)**

As of March 9, 2026, no concrete proposals or measures explicitly dedicated to seniors have been announced.

**Sophia Chikirou (La France Insoumise – New Popular Paris)**

No concrete proposals or measures explicitly dedicated to seniors have been announced as of March 9, 2026.

**Rachida Dati (Les Républicains – MoDem – UDI)**

Design public spaces to accommodate seniors' needs, such as adding benches and cool zones, while also addressing potential hazards to prevent falls—especially near nursing homes and care facilities
Implement a plan to reduce emergency room congestion by supporting the establishment of community health centers and walk-in clinics

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**Emmanuel Grégoire (Left-wing Alliance: Socialist Party, Ecologists, French Communist Party, Place Publique, L’Après)**

Support for making residential buildings, including private condos, accessible for seniors
An affordable and high-quality municipal health mutual in Paris
Aim to establish 100 new local care facilities in sector 1 (public, nonprofit, private clinics, and the creation or expansion of 7 municipal health centers)
Maintain free Navigo transportation subscriptions for children, youth, seniors (subject to income), and disabled individuals
Set up a single physical counter at each arrondissement town hall, with extended hours and versatile staff, to assist with administrative procedures, ensure access to rights, and combat digital exclusion
Launch a comprehensive public service from birth to death, covering funeral costs and procedures for the most vulnerable, and developing new venues for ceremonies
Organize activities and public services designed by and for seniors (sports, culture, leisure, health)
Open autonomous living residences: adapted housing for families and friends, and community-oriented spaces offering numerous intergenerational activities
Create a public space tailored for seniors, with regular benches, clutter-free sidewalks, protected pedestrian zones, and respectful treatment of pedestrians
Host an annual “Connect Day” to identify and reach out to isolated individuals
Establish a caregiver respite status and rights, enabling carers to rely on public support when they need a break
Add 300 hectares of public gardens, extending park hours throughout the year, especially during heatwaves

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Sarah Knafo (Reconquête)

Enhance the overall quality of life for residents and expand palliative care services in particular
Budget: €12 million allocated for renovations and additional equipment over the current term
Fund medical research, especially efforts against cancer and Alzheimer’s disease through the Pasteur Institute

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**Thierry Mariani (National Rally)**

As of March 9, 2026, there have been no concrete proposals or measures specifically dedicated to seniors.

**Marielle Saulnier (Workers' Struggle)**

As of March 9, 2026, there are still no concrete proposals or measures specifically dedicated to seniors.

To help you better identify each candidate's stance on issues related to the management of Paris, we’ve organized the information by key topics. All these themes are outlined below.

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