Paris Suspends 132 After‑School Animators and Launches Independent Inquiry

Overview

• Emmanuel Grégoire disclosed on Tuesday that 132 périscolaire activity leaders have been suspended since January, including 52 for suspected sexual or sexist violence.
• He named former juvenile judge Antoine Garapon to lead an independent commission with full authority to review what happened and make recommendations.
• Grégoire also agreed to create a transpartisan mission of information and evaluation whose composition will be set at the next Conseil de Paris and which is expected to report by the end of the year.
• All suspensions prompt administrative investigations and referrals to the public prosecutor, while the city’s April 20‑million‑euro plan remains in place and will be assessed by the new probes.
• The right‑wing opposition demands a 50‑million‑euro emergency package and has signalled it will propose measures such as school cameras and a return to a four‑day week, while a citizens’ convention will deliver conclusions at the end of June.