François Hollande

François Hollande

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François Hollande served as the President of France from 2012 to 2017, representing the Socialist Party. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the response to terrorism in France, economic challenges, and the implementation of progressive social policies, such as the legalization of same-sex marriage. Hollande's leadership style was often seen as modest and consensual, and he faced criticism for his handling of various crises. After leaving office, he continued to engage in public life, sharing his insights on politics and governance while advocating for issues such as climate change and European unity.

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Former President François Hollande was involved in lobbying for a water management agreement with Switzerland.

Das sorgt für Konflikte mit Italien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-09
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The former French president François Hollande referred to the now deceased painter as 'the world's greatest living artist'.

To familier strides om farven på kvitteringen for et milliondyrt mesterværk
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-07-21
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François Hollande is preparing to run for the presidency of France again after previously serving as president.

François Hollande will noch einmal Präsident Frankreichs werden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-20
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François Hollande is also mentioned as part of the divided left alongside Ségolène Royal.

Antilepenisti senza candidato così Marine può farcela | Lo dico al Corriere
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-14
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François Hollande was gifted a young camel by the Malian government as thanks for military assistance.

Pandas, Kuchen und Pistolen: kuriose Geschenke der Diplomatie
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-09
5.0

At the time, then Socialist president François Hollande was proposing a 'supertax' of 75 per cent on earnings over €1 million a year.

France’s richest man ordered to pay €22.5m in back taxes – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-06
4.0

François Hollande claims he does not have a passionate relationship with power.

Frankreich: Der nette Herr Hollande versucht ein Comeback - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-02
5.0

François Hollande is referenced as a former French leader involved in negotiations regarding the conflict.

Se mai termină vreodată războiul din Ucraina? Previziunile sumbre ale unui expert în spațiul ex-sovietic
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-30
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François Hollande was the president during Alice Rufo's tenure as a technical advisor for Asia and international cultural policy.

Europa după retragerea americană: între teamă și pragmatism
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-27
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Former French President François Hollande co-led negotiations with Angela Merkel between Russia and Ukraine in 2014.

EU-Führungsdilemma: Brüssel oder nationale Mächte?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-26
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François Hollande has accused Jean-Luc Mélenchon of falling into antisemitic rhetoric.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon met le reste de la gauche au pied du mur en s’imposant comme l’incarnation de « l’arc antifasciste »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-28
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François Hollande, a former president, called for the exclusion of any arrangement with LFI in the second round.

Municipales 2026 : LFI dit rester ouverte à des accords avec le reste de la gauche au second tour
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-22
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François Hollande, the former president, criticized the traditional left for allying with Mélenchon's party in the past.

Policía arresta a 11 por la muerte a golpes de estudiante de ultraderecha
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-19
6.0

François Hollande is a former president of France who rejected the idea of an alliance with the LFI party for upcoming elections.

Pommiuhka ja pidätyksiä – poliittinen surma ajaa Ranskaa sekasortoon
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-18
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Francois Hollande was involved in discussions about the 'Europe with multiple speeds' project.

În care cerc al Europei ar trebui să fim?
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-14
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François Hollande is an former socialist president who is considering a return for the 2027 presidential election.

François Hollande, un retour pour la présidentielle de 2027 semé d’embûches
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-13
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François Hollande had a tête-à-tête with Michel Barnier regarding the political situation.

Le pavillon de musique à Matignon, l’annexe secrète du pouvoir racontée par des premiers ministres
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-06
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Constance Rivière served as an advisor and deputy director in the cabinet of François Hollande at the Élysée from 2012 to 2017.

Constance Rivière, directrice du Musée national de l’histoire de l’immigration : « La fraternité est bien plus importante dans notre histoire que les poussées xénophobes »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-28
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Constance Riviere

François Hollande's presidency marked the end of a long period of eclipse for the reformist left.

« La bataille du centre gauche s’annonce décisive pour la présidentielle de 2027 »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-01-27
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Sebastien Lecornu