After Hollande Steps Aside, Valls Is the Only Serious Candidate
François Hollande’s prime minister is the only one who can give the French Socialists a chance in next year’s election.
François Hollande
Hollande Torpedoes Candidacy, Socialists Seek Replacement
A book release squanders what little goodwill the French president had left in his own Socialist Party.
Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary
A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
Labor Reforms Divide France’s Ruling Socialists
President François Hollande risks splitting his party by resuming efforts to shake up a sclerotic labor market.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.
French Labor Reforms Once Again Underwhelm
François Hollande likens joblessness to a “state of emergency” but walks back earlier liberal reforms.
French Socialists Not Ready to Replace Hollande
The left-wing leader may be unpopular, but the one candidate who could do better is despised by the party.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France
No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?
Hollande Signals Pro-Business Policy with Economy Appointment
The French president reassures firms by bringing in a former banker.
Greens Leave Government After Hollande Names Centrist Premier
The ecologists split from France’s ruling coalition after François Hollande appoints a centrist prime minister.
French Businesses, Unions Skeptical of Hollande’s Promises
Employers are underwhelmed by the president’s reforms while union bosses fear job losses.
France’s Hollande Laments High Labor Costs But Unlikely to Act
The French president recognizes that labor costs are too high, but his Socialist Party is resistant to changes.
France’s Hollande Vows to “Punish” Perpetrators of Syrian Gas Attack
The French leader invokes the world’s “responsibility to protect” civilians in Syria’s civil war.