Paris Mayor: I want a city with less cars. Perhaps it's controversial, but I think I'm on the right side of history. I had lobbyists from car companies threaten me in my own office.
Paris Mayor: I want a city with less cars. Perhaps it's controversial, but I think I'm on the right side of history. I had lobbyists from car companies threaten me in my own office.

Anne Hidalgo dit avoir été "menacée dans son bureau" par des lobbies automobiles

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/62487284
"They told me that if I do not back down, they will fight to defeat me"
This is from 8 years ago though.
She's done a great job since then. She's still the mayor and continuing her efforts.
https://www.wri.org/insights/paris-15-minute-city
Proof you don't need to listen to every lobbyist that begs and whines to be a succesful politician