Rachida Dati Unites with Bournazel, Urges Opposition to Sectarian Left
Rachida Dati, re-elected mayor of Paris’s 7th arrondissement, confirmed a formal alliance with Pierre-Yves Bournazel. She is also running for the central mayoralty of Paris.
Rachida Dati Unites with Bournazel, Urges Opposition to Sectarian Left, she said the partnership targets political change. The pair set out shared priorities ahead of the runoff.
Terms of the agreement
The pact centers on achieving alternance in the capital. Both leaders aim to reverse left-wing policies they say have damaged Paris for 25 years.
They kept their separate platforms but aligned on concrete measures. The merger respects each list’s first-round vote balance.
Shared policy priorities
- Stronger protection for children in after-school programs.
- Priority access to social housing for workers.
- Measures to promote social homeownership.
- Plans for covering portions of the périphérique.
- Commitments to an ecological transformation of the city.
List composition and roles
The fused list maintains the proportional balance from the first round. Dati offered Pierre-Yves Bournazel the second position on the joint ticket.
Position on allies and campaign timing
She also clarified her stance regarding Sarah Knafo of Reconquête. Dati outlined this and broader tactics with seven days remaining before the second round.
Filmogaz.com reported the details after an exclusive interview with Dati. The candidate emphasized unity and a clear program for Paris.
