François Hollande
Before Benalla: a history of French presidential scandals
A security aide to President Emmanuel Macron, Alexandre Benalla, has been placed under formal investigation after a video showed him assaulting protesters. But other French…
France condemns Trump’s statements at the NRA
The French government joined survivors of the 2015 extremist attacks in Paris in condemning remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said the tragedy would have ended…
The Political Brief
Macron launches charm offensive as France hit by protests
Faced with a wave of social discontent, the French president embarks on a media blitz, giving two interviews in the space of one week. In the meantime, his predecessor and…
Hollande settles old scores with Macron in tell-all book
Former French president Francois Hollande accuses his successor Emmanuel Macron of deepening inequality with his pro-business reforms, in the memoirs of his five years in power…
In The French Papers
A form of minimalism? Paris museum offers first nudist visit
FRENCH PAPERS - Tuesday, March 13, 2018: Former French president François Hollande weighs in on the war in Syria, his comments sparking a public spat with his successor, Emmanuel…
Obama to meet French presidents, past and present
Former US President Barack Obama is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and his predecessor, François Hollande, on Saturday as he wraps up a five-day global tour…
In The French Papers
Paris attacks: 'I didn't realise how much it would change us'
FRENCH PAPERS - Monday, Nov. 13, 2017: It's been two years since gunmen killed 130 people and wounded hundreds of others in central Paris, and "the country is still scarred."…
In The French Papers
French left divided, but opposed to Macron's reforms
FRENCH PAPERS, Wed. 06.09.17: We take a look at divisions within France's labour unions and political parties. Communist paper L'Humanité points out that President Emmanuel…
Macron shifts communication strategy as popularity falls
During a trip to Austria on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to adopt a more open communication strategy as he struggles to offset his falling approval ratings.
Guess who's back, back again... François Hollande
IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thursday, August 24: François Hollande has left political hibernation and makes his grand return to politics according to Le Figaro, but not everyone's…
'France has its own ghosts'
FRENCH PAPERS - Weds. 23.08.17: Former President François Hollande breaks his silence with a word of warning for Emmanuel Macron. Meanwhile, the president is on a charm offensive…
As it happened: Macron inaugurated as president
Emmanuel Macron, 39, has officially become the eighth president of France’s Fifth Republic after an inauguration ceremony at the Elysée Palace on Sunday where he was handed power…