Macron's new mayoral candidate vows to make 'brutal' Paris more 'peaceful' for residents Paris is a beautiful but "brutal" city for its residents, says former health minister Agnes Buzyn, who was chosen by the ruling party to replace President Emmanuel Macron's scandal-hit ally, Benjamin Griveaux, in the race to become the city's mayor. With less than a month to go before the first round, Buzyn outlines her priorities and concerns, vowing to make the city more enjoyable for Parisians in an interview with AFP. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES