‘Rain man’ to the rescue? France’s ex-president Hollande plots unlikely comeback
Summary
Former French President François Hollande is considering a run in the next presidential election after a period of low popularity and a decade since leaving office. Many people now view him more positively, partly because they are unhappy with current President Emmanuel Macron and the other candidates competing to replace him.Key Facts
- François Hollande was the French president from 2012 to 2017 and left office with very low approval ratings.
- He chose not to seek a second term, the first French president to do so under the Fifth Republic.
- Hollande has returned to public life and is active in political events ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
- He will decide in December whether to run again or support another candidate.
- His popularity has improved somewhat as people are dissatisfied with Emmanuel Macron and other presidential hopefuls.
- Hollande is remembered for enduring many rainy days during his presidency and for his “love scooter” story.
- Unlike Macron or Nicolas Sarkozy, Hollande is mocked but less disliked by the public.
- He was re-elected to the French National Assembly in 2024.
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