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Manuel Valls

Macron Wins Support of Former French Prime Minister Valls

Manuel Valls supports his former economy minister instead of the leader of his party.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 29, 2017December 1, 2021

French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency

Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 29, 2017December 1, 2021

Hamon, Valls Push Montebourg Out of French Presidential Contest

Benoît Hamon and Manuel Valls win the first round in the Socialist primary.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 22, 2017December 1, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2017December 1, 2021

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

Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron

Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 3, 2016December 1, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 31, 2015December 1, 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

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 11, 2014November 30, 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

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