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François Hollande

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 2, 2016November 30, 2021

Hollande Torpedoes Candidacy, Socialists Seek Replacement

A book release squanders what little goodwill the French president had left in his own Socialist Party.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 29, 2016November 24, 2021

Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary

A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2016November 30, 2021

Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties

Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2016November 10, 2021

Labor Reforms Divide France’s Ruling Socialists

President François Hollande risks splitting his party by resuming efforts to shake up a sclerotic labor market.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2016November 30, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 11, 2016November 28, 2021

French Labor Reforms Once Again Underwhelm

François Hollande likens joblessness to a “state of emergency” but walks back earlier liberal reforms.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 19, 2016November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 29, 2015November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 11, 2015November 30, 2021

Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France

No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2015November 25, 2021

Hollande Signals Pro-Business Policy with Economy Appointment

The French president reassures firms by bringing in a former banker.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 26, 2014November 13, 2021

Greens Leave Government After Hollande Names Centrist Premier

The ecologists split from France’s ruling coalition after François Hollande appoints a centrist prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2014November 20, 2021

French Businesses, Unions Skeptical of Hollande’s Promises

Employers are underwhelmed by the president’s reforms while union bosses fear job losses.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2014November 30, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2013December 29, 2019

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 27, 2013November 30, 2021

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