Who is the real François Hollande? The hesitant politician his fellow countrymen see at home, or the resolute commander-in-chief eager to send French troops abroad? With a military operation looming in the Central African Republic, some are wondering if there is a neo-conservative hiding behind the socialist leader. Also this week, should clients of prostitutes be fined? The debate is raging as a bill inches its way through Parliament.

 

• Stefan De Vries, RTL4 Correspondent in Paris;
• Philip Turle, Journalist, RFI.

 

 

By Marc PERELMAN