Anne Hidalgo, the former mayor of Paris, and her successor, Emmanuel Grégoire, are set to be questioned by the Senate regarding violence in the school care system. The inquiry seeks to uncover the reasons behind the failures in reporting and managing such incidents. While the Senate committee, led by sénatrice Agnès Evren from the LR party, is not a judicial body, its goal is to determine where the system of protection for children broke down. The investigation has drawn the attention of many Parisian elected officials, including members of the opposition, who are eager to hear explanations for the repeated failures in the system over the past decade. Maud Gatel, a member of the MoDem party, has raised concerns about how, despite multiple warnings, the system had significant issues in areas like recruitment, alert handling, and the management of school care animators—those who assist children in schools. Some members of the ruling majority have also admitted that there were failures in the system that need to be addressed. Hidalgo, who has faced complaints from several parents, has denied the charge of non-assistance to those in danger. In an interview with France Inter, she expressed regret for not meeting with the families of victims when new reports emerged in the spring of 2025 in several arrondissements. She acknowledged that while she had introduced measures since 2015 to improve the recruitment of school care animators, there were still gaps in the system. Grégoire, who will be questioned on Wednesday, has stated he will answer all questions openly. However, some opposition members note that his recent stance has been more defensive, often placing the blame on the state rather than the city’s past management. Grégoire inherited this issue when he took office, a topic that was debated during the recent municipal campaign. Rachida Dati, a former minister, accused the city of an "omerta"—a term meaning a culture of silence—regarding the issue and questioned the responsibility of the former deputy mayor for human resources. In response, Grégoire has introduced a plan to combat sexual violence in the school care system. This includes creating a clear, accessible, and easily identifiable reporting chain for staff, parents, and children. However, some opposition members argue that Grégoire will continue to be held accountable until the past issues are resolved and his policies show results. David Belliard, an ecologist mayor of the 11th arrondissement, notes that while child protection is a top priority for Grégoire, it has consumed a significant portion of his time and energy.