In politics as in business, you get only a short time to imprint your mark and to launch major change programs: this period is usually coined as the ‘first 100 days’. François Hollande’s (FH) période de grace is now over.
He said it himself: “rien n’est normal quand on est Président de la République”. In particular, you have to quickly accept giving up any control over your image.
Born 11 August, 1954 in Rouen, Normandy, Hollande is a Leo with his rising star in Gemini, hence his talent for communication and his somehow placid ‘lion king’ personality. Let’s investigate how the stars may have influenced his destiny.
Do you wonder how a week in the life of normal President looks? Let’s browse Hollande’s summer agenda to get a hint of the diversity of his recent activities, until his short holiday at the official résidence d’été présidentielle.
In his first official interview Francois Hollande said: « Faire simple, c’est être exemplaire, clair, proche et transparent. » Is he acting on his words?
A new battle is taking place in France (until June 17) as the French elect their 14th National Assembly. The first round has reopened the hostilities. The message from the people is clear.
He promised change during the campaign. One month after his election at the head of France, what has changed? Close up on the new French government in action. Hot topics and first decisions.
Despite a Parti Socialist win in the recent French Presidential elections, the Front National represented by Marine Le Pen, had their biggest result in history. What does this say of the French electorate?
Les hostilités entre la droite et la gauche ne sont que partie remise. L’UMP ne peut plus se permettre de perdre des élections qui s’annoncent déjà cruciales. Une victoire aux législatives donnerait les pleins pouvoirs à la gauche, un parti qui a obtenu la présidence de la République.
The new French government shows diversity and parité, with an equal number of men and women. A refreshing younger generation is stepping in, taking up the challenge of recovery and growth against all odds.
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
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