Macron Wins Support of Former French Prime Minister Valls
Manuel Valls supports his former economy minister instead of the leader of his party.
Manuel Valls
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Hamon, Valls Push Montebourg Out of French Presidential Contest
Benoît Hamon and Manuel Valls win the first round in the Socialist primary.
Valls Jeopardizes His Credibility as a Reformer by Tilting to the Left
Winning the support of his own party could cost Manuel Valls his credibility.
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.
Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron
Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.
Reforms Still Likely to Thwart Valls Presidential Run
Manuel Valls’ reforms are unpopular on the left. But if they succeed, it may be François Hollande who benefits.
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.
French Premier Announces Long-Awaited Labor Reforms
Manuel Valls proposes to open up protected professions and make it easier for firms to lay off workers.
Greens Leave Government After Hollande Names Centrist Premier
The ecologists split from France’s ruling coalition after François Hollande appoints a centrist prime minister.